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Isolation of neurons suitable for patch-clamping from adult mammalian central nervous systems
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Isolation of neurons suitable for patch-clamping from adult mammalian central nervous systems

Alan R Kay and Robert K.S Wong
Journal of neuroscience methods, Vol.16(3), pp.227-238
1986
DOI: 10.1016/0165-0270(86)90040-3
PMID: 3523050

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Abstract

A method is described for the isolation of neurons from defined regions of the mammalian central nervous system, by a combination of mechanical and enzymatic means. The procedure liberates neurons free of cellular debris and glial investments, allowing the formation of giga-ohm seals with patch clamp electrodes. The characteristic morphology of neurons is maintained, together with the diversity of active channels evident in the intact nervous system.
neuron single-channel patch-clamp dissociation voltage-clamp

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