Optogenetik bringer neurale mekanismer frem i lyset og kan blive en ny terapiform

Tobias Melton Axelsen, Charlotte Amalie Emdal Navntoft, Søren Hofman Christiansen, Jakob Kisbye Dreyer, Jakob Balslev Sørensen, Ulrik Gether, David Paul Drucker Woldbye

Abstract

Optogenetics is an emergent technology that combines light-sensitive proteins derived from algae, so-called opsins, with genetics. Viral vectors encoding opsins are injected into selective brain regions whereby specific cell populations can be controlled with high precision light pulses delivered via implanted optical fibres. This review focuses on explaining basic principles of optogenetics and describes important insights into neuropsychiatric mechanisms provided by the technology.

Bidragets oversatte titelOptogenetics brings hidden neural mechanisms into the light and could become a future therapy
OriginalsprogDansk
ArtikelnummerV06150501
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind177
Udgave nummer34
Sider (fra-til)2-5
Antal sider4
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 17 aug. 2015

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