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ReviewCellular and molecular neurobiology2024

Application of Optogenetics in Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Qian Zhang, Tianjiao Li, Mengying Xu, Binish Islam, Jianwu Wang

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Review in Cellular and molecular neurobiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  10. Sensing a rainbow of colors: algal photoreceptors.Frontiers in plant science · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Qian Zhang *Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan, People's Republic of China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-9457-960X
Tianjiao Li *Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan, People's Republic of China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-6115-2012
Mengying XuXiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan, People's Republic of China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-2275-6394
Binish IslamXiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan, People's Republic of China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-8118-3843
Jianwu WangXiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, Hunan, People's Republic of China. jianwu_wang@csu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6433-3782

Funding

the Natural Science Foundation of Changsha kq2202078the Natural Science Foundation of Changsha kq2202128the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2022JJ30785the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2022JJ40667
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Optogenetics, a revolutionary technique integrating optical and genetic methodologies, offers unparalleled precision in spatial targeting and temporal resolution for cellular control. This approach enables the selective manipulation of specific neuronal populations, inducing subtle electrical changes that significantly impact complex neural circuitry. As optogenetics precisely targets and modulates neuronal activity, it holds the potential for significant breakthroughs in understanding and potentially altering the course of neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by selective neuronal loss leading to functional deficits within the nervous system. The integration of optogenetics into neurodegenerative disease research has significantly advanced in the field, offering new insights and paving the way for innovative treatment strategies. Its application in clinical settings, although still in the nascent stages, suggests a promising future for addressing some of the most challenging aspects of neurodegenerative disorders. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of these research undertakings.

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Neurodegenerative DiseasesOptogeneticsAnimalsHumansNeuronsElectrophysiologyNeurodegenerative diseasesNeuronOpsinOptogenetics

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PMID39060759
PMCPMC11281982

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