Simultaneous electrophysiology and optogenetic perturbation of the same neurons in chronically implanted animals using μLED silicon probes

Nathaniel R. Kinsky, Mihály Vöröslakos, Jose Roberto Lopez Ruiz, Laurel Watkins de Jong, Nathan Slager, Sam McKenzie, Euisik Yoon, Kamran Diba

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Abstract

Micro-light-emitting-diode (μLED) silicon probes feature independently controllable miniature light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) embedded at several positions in each shank of a multi-shank probe, enabling temporally and spatially precise optogenetic neural circuit interrogation. Here, we present a protocol for performing causal and reproducible neural circuit manipulations in chronically implanted, freely moving animals. We describe steps for introducing optogenetic constructs, preparing and implanting a μLED probe, performing simultaneous in vivo electrophysiology with focal optogenetic perturbation, and recovering a probe following termination of an experiment. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Watkins de Jong et al. (2023).1

Original languageEnglish
Article number102570
JournalSTAR Protocols
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023 Dec 15

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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Neuroscience
  • General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • General Immunology and Microbiology

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