Neural activation of the GI tract

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Description
Protocol for neuronal activation of the enteric nervous system
Identifier (DOI)
10.17504/protocols.io.bzp5p5q6
Tags
  • Activity Assay
  • Cell-type-specific Cre expression
  • Cholinergic neurons
  • Dopaminergic neurons
  • Enteric nervous system
Team
Team Gradinaru and Team Sulzer
Program
Collaborative Research Network
Theme
Circuitry and Brain-Body Interactions Neuro-Immune Interactions

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