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Studying Synaptic Vesicle Pools using Photoconversion of Styryl Dyes
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Studying Synaptic Vesicle Pools using Photoconversion of Styryl Dyes

Studying Synaptic Vesicle Pools using Photoconversion of Styryl Dyes

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February 15, 2010

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08:46 min
February 15, 2010

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FM dyes have been of invaluable help in the understanding of synaptic dynamics. FMs are normally followed under the fluorescent microscope during different stimulation conditions. However, photoconversion of FM dyes combined with electron microscopy allows the visualization of distinct synaptic vesicle pools, among other ultrastructure components, in synaptic boutons.

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