Lasers for Optogenetics

     Optogenetics is a booming multidisciplinary bioengineering technology. It has the characteristic of high spatial-temporal resolution and cell-type specific. It overcomes the disadvantages of traditional methods of the activity control for the cell and organism, and also provides a method for the research of neuroscience. The research fields include fundamental research of neural circuit, study and memory research, habituation research, dyskinesia, sleep disorders, parkinsonism, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder etc., and many classic laboratory animal germ line(drosophila melanogaster, nemathelminth, mice, Marmoset, and machin etc.).

     Changchun New Industries (CNI) founded in 1996, is a manufacturer of solid-state and diode laser systems. CNI laser features with high performance, nice reliability, and specifically designed for OEM, scientific, industrial and instrumentation use. In addition, CNI lasers are ISO-9001, FDA, CE, RoHS and JQA certified. CNI can provide different lasers for Optogenetics with free space and pigtailed versions. Also the accessories used for Optogenetics are available for a total solution from customers.

  ■ CNI provided high reliability lasers
  ■ All the necessary accessories can be provided
  ■ Easy to install and maintain
  ■ Customized solution can be provided upon request

       Wavelengths: 355 nm, 360 nm, 375 nm, 405 nm, 442 nm, 445 nm, 457 nm, 465 nm, 473 nm, 488 nm, 515 nm, 520 nm, 532 nm,
556 nm, 561 nm, 589 nm, 593 nm, 633 nm, 637 nm, 640 nm, 671 nm, 690 nm, 720 nm, 750 nm, 785 nm, 808 nm, 1064 nm, 2200 nm etc. and Multi-wavelengths laser systems also available.

  (1) Optogenetic stimulation of a hippocampal engram activates fear memory recall
      (Nature, 484(7394): 381–385. doi:10.1038/nature11028) (CNI-473nm)

  (2) Ultrahigh accuracy imaging modality for super-localization microscopy
      (Nature Methods, VOL.10,2013,335) (CNI-635nm and 488nm)

  (3) Remote Optogenetic Activation and Sensitization of Pain Pathways in Freely Moving Mice
      (The Journal of Neuroscience, 2013•33(47):18631–18640) (CNI-589nm)

  (4) Optogenetic Evidence That Pallidal Projections, Not Nigral Projections, from the Nucleus Accumbens Core Are Necessary
       for Reinstating Cocaine Seeking
      (The Journal of Neuroscience, 2013•33(34):13654–13662) (CNI-561nm)

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