Viral Vectors 101: Optogenetic Tools
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...factors to consider when choosing one.
Figure 1: Example of an experimental optogenetic setup...activity or gene expression. Experimental output is measured and quantified. Created with BioRender.com.
...either excite or inhibit neuronal activity upon exposure to light within a specific range of wavelengths... be used in tandem with the opsin.
Figure 2: Diagram of excitatory (ChR2) activation by light...engineered receptor that change shape with light exposure to activate them. PORTLs use a similar concept...when a signaling pathway is unknown.
Figure 3: Chimeric OptoXR incorporating rhodopsin undergoes...that may go awry in a disease state.
Figure 4: Example of an intracellular signaling pathway...