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CHAPTER 2
Photorelease Techniques for Raising or
Lowering Intracellular Ca 2 þ
Robert Zucker
Molecular and Cell Biology Department
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, California, USA
Abstract
I. Introduction
II. Nitr Compounds
A. Chemical Properties
B. Calculating [Ca 2 þ ] i Changes in Cells
III. DM-Nitrophen
A. Chemical Properties
B. Calculating Changes in [Ca 2 þ ] i
IV. Diazo Compounds
A. Chemical Properties
B. Calculating E V ects of Photolysis
V. Introduction into Cells
VI. Light Sources
VII. Calibration
VIII. Purity and Toxicity
IX. Biological Applications
A. Ion Channel Modulation
B. Muscle Contraction
C. Synaptic Function
D. Other Applications
X. Conclusions
References
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