Epidural optogenetics for controlled analgesia

Conclusion
Epidural optogenetics provides a robust and powerful solution for activation of both excitatory and inhibitory opsins in sensory processing pathways. Our results demonstrate the potential of spinal optogenetics to modulate sensory behavior and produce analgesia in freely behaving animals.

Source: Molecular Pain - March 8, 2016 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Bonin, R. P., Wang, F., Desrochers-Couture, M., Gasecka, A., Boulanger, M.-E., Cote, D. C., De Koninck, Y. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research