Stereotactic Viral Injection into Subthalamic Nucleus in Mice

Output Details

This is a protocol describing the surgical procedure of injecting AAV viruses into the subthalamic nucleus of a mouse. It contains information regarding the stereotactic setup, surgery preparation, anesthesia, craniotomy, injection, and recovery. This protocol has been adapted from Maite Azcorra's protocol for midbrain viral injections.

Meet the Authors

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    Elizabeth Phelan, BA

    Key Personnel: Team Awatramani

    Northwestern University

  • Maite Azcorra

    Key Personnel: Team Awatramani

    Northwestern University