Ex vivo mouse brain patch clamp recordings combined with optogenetic stimulation

By Enrico Zampese, PhD and Denard Simmons, PhD
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Description
In this protocol we detail the steps to perform ex-vivo brain slice electrophysiology and optogenetic stimulation.
Identifier (DOI)
10.17504/protocols.io.5qpvokxp9l4o/v1
Tags
  • Electrophysiology
  • Ex Vivo
  • Mouse
  • Optogenetics
  • Patch-clamp
Team
Team Surmeier
Program
Collaborative Research Network
Theme
Circuitry and Brain-Body Interactions

Meet the Authors

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    Enrico Zampese, PhD

    Key Personnel: Team Surmeier, 

    Northwestern University

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    Denard Simmons, PhD

    Key Personnel: Team Surmeier, 

    Northwestern University

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