Progressive incorporation of propidium iodide in cultured mouse neurons correlates with declining electrophysiological status: a fluorescence scale of membrane integrity.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We describe a visual assay of neuronal electrophysiologic status for use with cultured neurons, based on the exclusion of propidium iodide (PI) by intact cellular membranes. We use this fluorescent dye, which binds to nucleic acids, at concentrations suitable for long-term exposure to neurons without toxicity. We correlate the progressive loss of resting membrane potential and the progressive inability to generate stimulated action potentials by cultured mouse dorsal root ganglion neurons with increasing incorporation of PI. The scoring system used to gauge incorporation of PI is rapid and highly reproducible using a standard fluorescence microscope. Applications exist for studies of neuronal toxicity, survival, and electrophysiology in vitro.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Macklis, JD; Madison, RD
Published Date
- January 1990
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 31 / 1
Start / End Page
- 43 - 46
PubMed ID
- 2308380
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0165-0270
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0165-0270(90)90007-3
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands