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In Situ Ca2+ Imaging of the Enteric Nervous System
 

In Situ Ca2+ Imaging of the Enteric Nervous System

Article DOI: 10.3791/52506-v • 11:26 min • January 29th, 2015
January 29th, 2015 •
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1Department of Physiology, Michigan State University

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The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a network of neurons and glia located in the gut wall that controls intestinal reflexes. This protocol describes methods for recording the activity of enteric neurons and glia in live preparations of ENS using Ca2+ imaging.

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Keywords: Enteric Nervous System Calcium Imaging Myenteric Plexus Neurons Glia Fluo-4 Fluorescence Microscopy CCD Camera Intestinal Functions Reflex Behaviors
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