What Techniques are Used to Study Gliotransmitters in Histology?
Various advanced techniques are employed to study gliotransmitters in histology. These include immunohistochemistry for visualizing specific gliotransmitters or their receptors, calcium imaging to monitor intracellular calcium changes, and electrophysiological recordings to assess the functional effects of gliotransmitters on neurons. Additionally, optogenetics and chemogenetics are modern tools that allow precise manipulation of glial cell activity to study gliotransmitter dynamics.
