An
emerging
trend
at
the
forefront
of
optical
neural
interfaces
leverages
properties
photonic
nanostructures
to
modulate
light
delivery
and
collection
patterns
in
deep
brain
regions.
This
perspective
article
surveys
early
works
that
have
spearheaded
this
promising
strategy,
discusses
its
promise
towards
establishment
a
class
augmented
nano-neurophotonic
probes.
Annual Review of Plant Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
74(1), С. 313 - 339
Опубликована: Май 22, 2023
Optogenetics
is
a
technique
employing
natural
or
genetically
engineered
photoreceptors
in
transgene
organisms
to
manipulate
biological
activities
with
light.
Light
can
be
turned
on
off,
and
adjusting
its
intensity
duration
allows
optogenetic
fine-tuning
of
cellular
processes
noninvasive
spatiotemporally
resolved
manner.
Since
the
introduction
Channelrhodopsin-2
phytochrome-based
switches
nearly
20
years
ago,
tools
have
been
applied
variety
model
enormous
success,
but
rarely
plants.
For
long
time,
dependence
plant
growth
light
absence
retinal,
rhodopsin
chromophore,
prevented
establishment
optogenetics
until
recent
progress
overcame
these
difficulties.
We
summarize
results
work
field
control
motion
via
green
light–gated
ion
channels
present
successful
applications
light-control
gene
expression
single
combined
photoswitches
Furthermore,
we
highlight
technical
requirements
options
for
future
research.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18
Опубликована: Май 3, 2024
The
human
brain,
with
its
vast
network
of
billions
neurons
and
trillions
synapses
(connections)
between
diverse
cell
types,
remains
one
the
greatest
mysteries
in
science
medicine.
Despite
extensive
research,
an
understanding
underlying
mechanisms
that
drive
normal
behaviors
response
to
disease
states
is
still
limited.
Advancement
Neuroscience
field
development
therapeutics
for
related
pathologies
requires
innovative
technologies
can
provide
a
dynamic
systematic
interactions
neural
circuits.
In
this
work,
we
up-to-date
overview
evolution
neurophotonic
approaches
last
10
years
through
multi-source,
literature
analysis.
From
initial
corpus
243
papers
retrieved
from
Scopus,
PubMed
WoS
databases,
have
followed
PRISMA
approach
select
56
area.
Following
full-text
evaluation
these
scientific
articles,
six
main
areas
applied
research
were
identified
discussed:
(1)
Advanced
optogenetics,
(2)
Multimodal
interfaces,
(3)
Innovative
therapeutics,
(4)
Imaging
devices
probes,
(5)
Remote
operations,
(6)
Microfluidic
platforms.
For
each
area,
selected
are
discussed
according
photonic
principles
applied,
neuroscience
application
evaluated
more
indicative
results
efficiency
potential.
This
detailed
analysis
by
outlook
challenges
tackled
over
Neurophotonics
field,
as
well
technological
advances
regarding
specificity,
light
delivery,
multimodality,
imaging,
materials
system
designs.
We
conclude
discussion
considerable
future
innovation
translation
Neurophotonics,
delivery
within
brain
physical
constraints
data
management
strategies.
SignificanceDeep
learning
enables
label-free
all-optical
biopsies
and
automated
tissue
classification.
Endoscopic
systems
provide
intraoperative
diagnostics
to
deep
speed
up
treatment
without
harmful
removal.
However,
conventional
multi-core
fiber
(MCF)
endoscopes
suffer
from
low
resolution
artifacts,
which
hinder
tumor
diagnostics.AimWe
introduce
a
method
enable
unpixelated,
high-resolution
imaging
through
given
MCF
with
diameter
of
around
0.65
mm
arbitrary
core
arrangement
inhomogeneous
transmissivity.ApproachImage
reconstruction
is
based
on
the
digital
twin
concept
single-reference-based
simulation
optical
properties
transfer
small
experimental
dataset
biological
tissue.
The
reference
provided
physical
information
about
during
training
processes.ResultsFor
simulated
data,
hallucination
caused
by
inhomogeneity
was
eliminated,
averaged
peak
signal-to-noise
ratio
structural
similarity
were
increased
11.2
dB
0.20
23.4
0.74,
respectively.
By
learning,
metrics
independent
test
images
experimentally
acquired
glioblastoma
ex
vivo
can
reach
31.6
0.97
14
fps
computing
speed.ConclusionsWith
proposed
approach,
single
image
required
in
pre-training
stage
laborious
acquisition
data
bypassed.
Validation
cryosections
only
50
pairs
showed
capability
for
retrieval
high
clinical
feasibility.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024
Abstract
Two-photon
voltage
imaging
has
long
been
heralded
as
a
transformative
approach
capable
of
answering
many
long-standing
questions
in
modern
neuroscience.
However,
exploiting
its
full
potential
requires
the
development
novel
approaches
well
suited
to
photophysical
properties
genetically
encoded
indicators.
We
demonstrate
that
parallel
excitation
developed
for
scanless
two-photon
photostimulation
enable
high-SNR
imaging.
use
whole-cell
patch-clamp
electrophysiology
perform
thorough
characterization
using
three
illumination
and
lasers
with
different
repetition
rates
wavelengths.
recordings
high-frequency
spike
trains
sub-threshold
depolarizations
from
neurons
expressing
soma-targeted
indicator
JEDI-2P-Kv.
Using
low
repetition-rate
laser,
we
multi-cell
up
fifteen
targets
simultaneously.
co-express
JEDI-2P-Kv
channelrhodopsin
ChroME-ST
capitalize
on
their
overlapping
absorption
spectra
simultaneously
evoke
image
action
potentials
single
laser
source.
also
vivo
multiple
cells
250
µm
deep
barrel
cortex
head-fixed,
anaesthetised
mice.
SignificanceThe
function
of
the
hippocampus
in
behavior
and
cognition
has
long
been
studied
primarily
through
electrophysiological
recordings
from
freely
moving
rodents.
However,
application
optical
recording
methods,
particularly
multiphoton
fluorescence
microscopy,
last
decade
or
two
dramatically
advanced
our
understanding
hippocampal
function.
This
article
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
techniques
biological
findings
obtained
imaging
neural
circuits.AimThis
review
aims
to
summarize
discuss
recent
technical
advances
circuits
accumulated
knowledge
gained
this
technology.ApproachFirst,
we
provide
brief
various
its
advantages,
drawbacks,
associated
key
innovations
practices.
Then,
large
body
by
region
(CA1
dentate
gyrus),
cell
type
(pyramidal
neurons,
inhibitory
interneurons,
glial
cells),
cellular
compartment
(dendrite
axon).ResultsMultiphoton
is
performed
under
head-fixed
conditions
can
reveal
detailed
mechanisms
circuit
operation
owing
high
spatial
resolution
specificity.
As
lies
deep
below
cortex,
requires
elaborate
methods.
These
include
cannula
implantation,
microendoscopy,
use
long-wavelength
light
sources.
Although
many
studies
have
focused
on
dorsal
CA1
pyramidal
cells,
other
local
inter-areal
circuitry
elements
also
helped
more
picture
information
processing
circuits.
Imaging
mouse
models
Alzheimer's
disease
brain
disorders
such
as
autism
spectrum
disorder
contributed
greatly
their
pathophysiology.ConclusionsMultiphoton
revealed
much
regarding
region-,
cell-type-,
pathway-specific
dysfunction
health
disease.
Future
technological
will
allow
further
illustration
operating
principle
via
large-scale,
high-resolution,
multimodal,
minimally
invasive
imaging.
Glia,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
72(11), С. 1955 - 1973
Опубликована: Июль 12, 2024
Abstract
Noradrenaline
(norepinephrine)
is
known
to
modulate
many
physiological
functions
and
behaviors.
In
this
study,
we
tested
what
extent
astrocytes,
a
type
of
glial
cell,
participate
in
noradrenergic
signaling
mouse
primary
visual
cortex
(V1).
Astrocytes
are
essential
partners
neurons
the
central
nervous
system.
They
brain
homeostasis,
but
also
dynamically
regulate
neuronal
activity,
notably
by
relaying
regulating
neuromodulator
signaling.
Indeed,
astrocytes
express
receptors
for
multiple
neuromodulators,
including
noradrenaline,
which
involved
remains
unclear.
To
test
whether
neuromodulation
mice,
employed
both
short
hairpin
RNA
mediated
knockdown
as
well
pharmacological
manipulation
major
noradrenaline
receptor
α1A‐adrenoreceptor.
Using
acute
slices,
found
that
astrocytic
α1A‐adrenoreceptor
subtype
contributes
generation
large
intracellular
Ca
2+
signals
generally
thought
underlie
astrocyte
function.
if
reduced
affected
function
circuits
V1,
used
patch‐clamp
field
potential
recordings.
These
revealed
through
important
not
only
synaptic
activity
plasticity
potentiation
responses
information
processing.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
62(51)
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2023
Abstract
To
interrogate
neural
circuits
and
crack
their
codes,
in
vivo
brain
activity
imaging
must
be
combined
with
spatiotemporally
precise
stimulation
three
dimensions
using
genetic
or
pharmacological
specificity.
This
challenge
requires
deep
penetration
focusing
as
provided
by
infrared
light
multiphoton
excitation,
has
promoted
two‐photon
photopharmacology
optogenetics.
However,
three‐photon
remains
to
demonstrated.
We
report
the
regulation
of
neuronal
zebrafish
larvae
excitation
a
photoswitchable
muscarinic
agonist
at
50
pM,
billion‐fold
lower
concentration
than
used
for
uncaging,
mid‐infrared
1560
nm,
longest
reported
photoswitch
wavelength.
Robust,
physiologically
relevant
photoresponses
allow
modulating
wild‐type
animals
spatiotemporal
precision.
Computational
calculations
predict
that
azobenzene‐based
ligands
have
high
absorption
cross‐section
can
directly
pulsed
light.
The
expansion
pharmacology
will
deeply
impact
basic
neurobiology
neuromodulation
phototherapies.
NeuroImage,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
264, С. 119735 - 119735
Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2022
To
improve
'bench-to-bedside'
translation,
it
is
integral
that
knowledge
flows
bidirectionally—from
animal
models
to
humans,
and
vice
versa.
This
requires
common
analytical
frameworks,
as
well
open
software
data
sharing
practices.
We
share
a
new
pipeline
(and
test
dataset)
for
the
preprocessing
of
wide-field
optical
fluorescence
imaging
data—an
emerging
mode
applicable
in
models—as
results
from
functional
connectivity
graph
theory
analysis
inspired
by
recent
work
human
neuroimaging
field.
The
approach
demonstrated
using
dataset
comprised
two
test-cases:
(1)
animals
imaged
during
awake
anesthetized
conditions
with
excitatory
neurons
labeled,
(2)
different
genetically
encoded
fluorescent
labels
target
either
or
inhibitory
interneuron
subtypes.
Both
seed-based
measures
(global
efficiency,
transitivity,
modularity,
characteristic
path-length)
are
shown
be
useful
quantifying
differences
between
wakefulness
states
cell
populations.
Wakefulness
state
type
show
widespread
effects
on
canonical
network
variable
frequency
band
dependence.
Differences
interneurons
observed,
somatostatin
expressing
notably
dissimilar
parvalbumin
vasoactive
polypeptide
cells.
In
sum,
we
demonstrate
our
can
used
examine
brain
cell-type
mesoscale
data,
aiding
translational
neuroscience
efforts.
line
science
practices,
freely
release
encourage
other
efforts
community.