In Vitro neuronal depolarization and increased synaptic activity induced by infrared neural stimulation

Blake Entwisle*, Simon McMullan, Phillip Bokiniec, Simon Grosss, Roger Chung, Michael Withford

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFrontiers in Optics 2016
    Subtitle of host publicationproceedings
    Place of PublicationWashington, D.C.
    PublisherOSA - The Optical Society
    Number of pages2
    ISBN (Print)9781943580194
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016
    EventFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2016 - Rochester, United States
    Duration: 17 Oct 201621 Oct 2016

    Other

    OtherFrontiers in Optics, FiO 2016
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityRochester
    Period17/10/1621/10/16

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