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Loading Drosophila Nerve Terminals with Calcium Indicators
Loading Drosophila Nerve Terminals with Calcium Indicators
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Loading Drosophila Nerve Terminals with Calcium Indicators

Loading Drosophila Nerve Terminals with Calcium Indicators

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July 30, 2007

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15:16 min
July 30, 2007

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Calcium is a ubiquitous messenger in the nervous system, essential for triggering neurotransmitter release and changes in synaptic strength. Here we demonstrate a technique for loading Ca2+-indicators into Drosophila nerve terminals. We also demonstrate fabrication of the required apparatus and emphasize points critical for the technique's success.

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