Optogenetics: Novel Tools for Controlling Mammalian Cell Functions with Light
In optogenetics, targeted illumination is used to control the functions of cells expressing exogenous light-activated proteins. Adoption of the optogenetic methods has expanded rapidly in recent years. In this review, we describe the photosensitive channel proteins involved in these methods, describ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Photoenergy |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/895039 |