Fluorescent proteins and genetically encoded biosensors
M Wang, Y Da, Y Tian - Chemical Society Reviews, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The genetically encoded fluorescent sensors convert chemical and physical signals into
light. They are powerful tools for the visualisation of physiological processes in living cells …
light. They are powerful tools for the visualisation of physiological processes in living cells …
Two-photon calcium imaging of neuronal activity
In vivo two-photon calcium imaging (2PCI) is a technique used for recording neuronal
activity in the intact brain. It is based on the principle that, when neurons fire action …
activity in the intact brain. It is based on the principle that, when neurons fire action …
Improved green and red GRAB sensors for monitoring dopaminergic activity in vivo
Dopamine (DA) plays multiple roles in a wide range of physiological and pathological
processes via a large network of dopaminergic projections. To dissect the spatiotemporal …
processes via a large network of dopaminergic projections. To dissect the spatiotemporal …
Next-generation GRAB sensors for monitoring dopaminergic activity in vivo
Dopamine (DA) plays a critical role in the brain, and the ability to directly measure
dopaminergic activity is essential for understanding its physiological functions. We therefore …
dopaminergic activity is essential for understanding its physiological functions. We therefore …
[HTML][HTML] Large-scale two-photon calcium imaging in freely moving mice
W Zong, HA Obenhaus, ER Skytøen, H Eneqvist… - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
We developed a miniaturized two-photon microscope (MINI2P) for fast, high-resolution,
multiplane calcium imaging of over 1,000 neurons at a time in freely moving mice. With a …
multiplane calcium imaging of over 1,000 neurons at a time in freely moving mice. With a …
A positively tuned voltage indicator for extended electrical recordings in the brain
Genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs) enable optical recording of electrical signals
in the brain, providing subthreshold sensitivity and temporal resolution not possible with …
in the brain, providing subthreshold sensitivity and temporal resolution not possible with …
Building an allocentric travelling direction signal via vector computation
Many behavioural tasks require the manipulation of mathematical vectors, but, outside of
computational models,,,,,–, it is not known how brains perform vector operations. Here we …
computational models,,,,,–, it is not known how brains perform vector operations. Here we …
High-performance calcium sensors for imaging activity in neuronal populations and microcompartments
Calcium imaging with genetically encoded calcium indicators (GECIs) is routinely used to
measure neural activity in intact nervous systems. GECIs are frequently used in one of two …
measure neural activity in intact nervous systems. GECIs are frequently used in one of two …
Calcium transients on the ER surface trigger liquid-liquid phase separation of FIP200 to specify autophagosome initiation sites
Q Zheng, Y Chen, D Chen, H Zhao, Y Feng, Q Meng… - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
The mechanism that initiates autophagosome formation on the ER in multicellular organisms
is elusive. Here, we showed that autophagy stimuli trigger Ca 2+ transients on the outer …
is elusive. Here, we showed that autophagy stimuli trigger Ca 2+ transients on the outer …
Sustained deep-tissue voltage recording using a fast indicator evolved for two-photon microscopy
Genetically encoded voltage indicators are emerging tools for monitoring voltage dynamics
with cell-type specificity. However, current indicators enable a narrow range of applications …
with cell-type specificity. However, current indicators enable a narrow range of applications …