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ArticleScientific reports2016

Rapid and efficient gene delivery into the adult mouse brain via focal electroporation.

Tadashi Nomura, Yusuke Nishimura, Hitoshi Gotoh, Katsuhiko Ono

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Article in Scientific reports, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tadashi NomuraDevelopmental Neurobiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, INAMORI Memorial Building, 1-5 Shimogamo-hangicho, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-0823, Japan.
Yusuke NishimuraDevelopmental Neurobiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, INAMORI Memorial Building, 1-5 Shimogamo-hangicho, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-0823, Japan.
Hitoshi GotohDevelopmental Neurobiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, INAMORI Memorial Building, 1-5 Shimogamo-hangicho, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-0823, Japan.
Katsuhiko OnoDevelopmental Neurobiology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, INAMORI Memorial Building, 1-5 Shimogamo-hangicho, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-0823, Japan.
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine · JPJapan Science and Technology Agency · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In vivo gene delivery is required for studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of various biological events. Virus-mediated gene transfer or generation of transgenic animals is widely used; however, these methods are time-consuming and expensive. Here we show an improved electroporation technique for acute gene delivery into the adult mouse brain. Using a syringe-based microelectrode, local DNA injection and the application of electric current can be performed simultaneously; this allows rapid and efficient gene transduction of adult non-neuronal cells. Combining this technique with various expression vectors that carry specific promoters resulted in targeted gene expression in astrocytic cells. Our results constitute a powerful strategy for the genetic manipulation of adult brains in a spatio-temporally controlled manner.

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Gene Transfer TechniquesAnimalsBrainDNAElectroporationGenetic VectorsGreen Fluorescent ProteinsMaleMice, Inbred C57BLMicroelectrodesMicroscopy, ConfocalMicroscopy, FluorescenceReproducibility of ResultsTransfectionDNAGreen Fluorescent Proteins

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PMID27430903
PMCPMC4949460
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