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Targeted Labeling of Neurons in a Specific Functional Micro-domain of the Neocortex by Combining Intrinsic Signal and Two-photon Imaging
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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:24Surgical Preparation of the Animal
- 02:57Intrinsic Signal Optical Imaging
- 05:10Bulk Loading of Fluorescent Calcium Indicators
- 08:35Single-cell Electroporation of Fluorescent Dyes
- 09:09Results: Targeted Labeling of Neurons Visualized using Two-photon Imaging
- 10:48Conclusion
A method is described for labeling neurons with fluorescent dyes in predetermined functional micro-domains of the neocortex. First, intrinsic signal optical imaging is used to obtain a functional map. Then two-photon microscopy is used to label and image neurons within a micro-domain of the map.
