Abstract
Neuronal responses to infrared neural stimulation (INS) are explored at the single cell level. We examined membrane and synaptic responses of solitary tract neurons prepared from the Sprague-Dawley rat. Neurons were stimulated using a 1890 nm laser with light delivered via single-mode fiber. We show that infrared radiation increased spontaneous synaptic event frequency, and evoked steady-state currents. The magnitude of the responses was proportional to laser output.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Frontiers in Optics 2016 |
Subtitle of host publication | proceedings |
Place of Publication | Washington, D.C. |
Publisher | OSA - The Optical Society |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781943580194 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | Frontiers in Optics, FiO 2016 - Rochester, United States Duration: 17 Oct 2016 → 21 Oct 2016 |
Other
Other | Frontiers in Optics, FiO 2016 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Rochester |
Period | 17/10/16 → 21/10/16 |