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We have previously synthesized a caged form of the use-dependent N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor ion channel blocker MK801 and used intracellular photolysis of this compound to demonstrate the subcellular location of NMDA receptor ion channels involved in synaptic plasticity. Here, we discuss considerations regarding the choice of caging molecule, synthesis and the potential uses for caged ion channel blockers in neurophysiology.

Original publication

DOI

10.4161/cib.19400

Type

Journal article

Journal

Commun Integr Biol

Publication Date

01/05/2012

Volume

5

Pages

240 - 242

Keywords

MK801, NMDA, cage, ion channel, photolysis