Patch-Clamp Analysis Advanced Techniques [Paperback]

Continuing the research of the best-selling first edition, this second edition collects three more years of research in the ever-expanding study of the cell membrane. It covers the latest developments in the traditional patch techniques. This authoritative second edition updates the standard techniques while introducing three brand new, cutting-edge technical advances in the field.

Thorough and timely, this edition is an invaluable resource.

Continuing the research of the best-selling first edition, Patch-Clamp Analysis: Advanced Techniques, Second Edition collects three more years of research in the ever-expanding study of the cell membrane. With the latest developments in the traditional patch techniques such as whole-cell and single channel as well as perforated patch, fast drug application, loose patch and macropatch techniques, this authoritative second edition updates the standard techniques while introducing three brand new, cutting-edge technical advances in the field.

Thorough and timely, Patch-Clamp Analysis: Advanced Techniques, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for neuroscientists attempting to discover and understand the long-hidden complexities of the cell.

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Technology of Patch Clamp ElectrodesJames L. Rae and Richard A. Levis2. Whole Cell Patch-Clamp RecordingsHarald Sontheimer and Michelle L. Olsen3. Single-Channel RecordingDavid J.A. Wyllie4. Combined Fluorometric and Electrophysiological RecordingsHartmut Schmidt and Jens Eilers5. Combining Uncaging Techniques with Patch Clamp Recording and OpticalPhysiologyDmitry V. Sarkisov and Samuel S.-H. Wang6. Visually-Guided Patch-Clamp Recordings in Brain SlicesJames R. Moyer, Jr. and Thomas H. Brown7. In Vivo Patch-Clamp TechniqueHidemasa Furue, Toshihiko Katafuchi and Megumu Yoshimura8. Techniques for Perforated Patch RecordingsConstantine Sarantopoulos9. Fast-Drug ApplicationManfred Heckmann and Stefan HlC>