Photoreceptor and optogenetics research
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This cluster of papers focuses on the application of optogenetics in neuroscience and biophysics research, particularly the use of microbial rhodopsins such as Channelrhodopsin for precise control and manipulation of neural activity. It covers topics such as neural stimulation, photocycle dynamics, and in vivo control of neural circuitry using light-sensitive proteins. The research also explores the molecular mechanisms and biophysical principles underlying optogenetic tools.
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bacteriorhodopsin; rhodopsin; optogenetics; photocycle; retinal chromophore; purple membrane; visual pigments; Halobacterium salinarum; channelrhodopsin-2; photoactive yellow protein; opsin; light-driven proton pump; halorhodopsin; retinal; channelrhodopsin; microbial rhodopsins; 11-cis-retinal; all-trans-retinal; retinal proteins; light-gated ion channels; proteorhodopsin; retinal isomerization; photoreceptor proteins; M intermediate; retinal Schiff base
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Morton address: 36249561765162497 · morton4x16-v1
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