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ArticleSTAR protocols2026

Protocol for monitoring neurotransmitter release upon projection-specific activation in mouse dorsal raphe nucleus via in vivo fiber photometry.

Keke Zhang, Kaichen Gao, Jun-Xia Yang, Ankang Hu, Hongxing Zhang, Lingzhen Song

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Keke ZhangJiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Science, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China.
Kaichen GaoJiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Science, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China.
Jun-Xia YangJiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Science, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China.
Ankang HuLaboratory Animal Center, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, China.
Hongxing ZhangJiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Science, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China. Electronic address: hongxing.zhang@xzhmu.edu.cn.
Lingzhen SongJiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China; Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Science, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221004, China. Electronic address: lingzhen.song@xzhmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

Fiber photometry is powerful for monitoring in vivo neural activity and neurotransmitter dynamics. Here, we present a protocol for synchronized fiber photometry recordings and optogenetic activation to measure neurotransmitter release using genetically encoded fluorescent biosensors in the mouse dorsal raphe nucleus. We outline detailed steps for stereotaxic virus injection, fiber-optic cannula implantation, and synchronized fiber photometry and optogenetics. Additionally, we describe histological validation and analysis of photometry data. These steps can be adapted for tracking various neurotransmitters in other brain circuits. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Song et al.

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Dorsal Raphe NucleusFiber Optic TechnologyNeurotransmitter AgentsOptogeneticsPhotometryAnimalsMiceNeurotransmitter AgentsCell BiologyGeneticsNeuroscience

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