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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:03Introduction
- 01:38Injection of Caged Fluorescein
- 03:15Mounting of Injected Embryos
- 04:17Photoactivation
- 05:59Detection of Uncaged Fluorescein
- 08:02Tracing the Lineage of Neural Progenitors Using Photoactivation
- 08:45Conclusion
Multiphoton microscopy allows control of low energy photons with deep optical penetration and reduced phototoxicity. We describe the use of this technology for live cell labeling in zebrafish embryos. This protocol can be readily adapted for photo-induction of various light-responsive molecules.
Tags
Two-photon-based PhotoactivationLive Zebrafish EmbryosMulti-photon MicroscopyLight Responsive AgentSingle Cell ResolutionZebrafish DevelopmentModel OrganismChemical AgentsProteinsFocused LightTwo-photon MicroscopyChemically Caged FluoresceinCell’s DestinyLive Genetic Landmark (GFP)Precise TargetingLight-induced ActivationHormonesSmall MoleculesCaged Compounds
