Spotlighted Brains: Optogenetic Activation and Silencing of Neurons.
Trends Biochem Sci
; 40(11): 624-627, 2015 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Optogenetics is revolutionizing cell biology and neuroscience research by allowing precise biochemical control of neuronal activity through light-activated channels. Light-induced ion transporters have been used extensively for cellular activation, and now light-gated inhibitory channels have been discovered. These represent a key new tool to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Optogenética
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Luz
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Neurônios
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Animals
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2015
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