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Microinjectrode System for Combined Drug Infusion and Electrophysiology
JoVE Journal
Neuroscience
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JoVE Journal Neuroscience
Microinjectrode System for Combined Drug Infusion and Electrophysiology
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08:30 min

November 13, 2019

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Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:46Construction of the Microinjectrode for Stimulation and Recording
  • 02:21Microfluidic System
  • 03:22Preparation of the Microfluidic System
  • 05:46Performing Recording for an Infusion Experiment
  • 06:38Results: Memory Guided Saccade Task during Muscimol Infusion in FEF (Frontal Eye Field)
  • 07:26Conclusion

Summary

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We present a microinjectrode system designed for electrophysiology and assisted delivery of experimental probes (i.e., nanosensors, microelectrodes), with optional drug infusion. Widely available microfluidic components are coupled to a cannula containing the probe. A step-by-step protocol for microinjectrode construction is included, with results during muscimol infusion in macaque cortex.

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