Widespread neuronal transduction of the rodent CNS via neonatal viral injection

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Abstract

The rapid pace of neuroscience research demands equally efficient and flexible methods for genetically manipulating and visualizing selected neurons within the rodent brain. The use of viral vectors for gene delivery saves the time and cost of traditional germline transgenesis and offers the versatility of readily available reagents that can be easily customized to meet individual experimental needs. Here, we present a protocol for widespread neuronal transduction based on intraventricular viral injection of the neonatal mouse brain. Injections can be done either free-hand or assisted by a stereotaxic device to produce lifelong expression of virally delivered transgenes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages239-250
Number of pages12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume1382
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Adeno-associated virus
  • Intracerebroventricular injection
  • Neonatal brain
  • Transgenic mouse
  • Viral transduction

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