Viral Vectors 101: Chemogenetics
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... results (Goutaudier et al., 2019).
Using PSAMs
PSAMs
PSAMs, or pharmacologically selective actuator modules...working with PSAM receptors, your impact on the cell is determined by what IPD your PSAM is combined with... will promote hyperpolarization.
PSAM ligands
The advantage of PSAMs lies in their ability to be specifically...currently used in chemogenetics are DREADDs and PSAMs.
Using DREADDs
DREADDs
DREADDS, or designer receptors...activation and reduced off target activation by ligands. PSAMs themselves are modified ligand binding domains. ...coupled to the ion pore domain (IPD) of a channel, the PSAM acts as a gating mechanism to control ion flux. ... with. Combining a PSAM with the IPD of a cation channel, such as the serotonin 3 receptor, will promote...