Designer Drugs for Designer Receptors: Unlocking the Translational Potential of Chemogenetics

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Designer Drugs for Designer Receptors: Unlocking the Translational Potential of Chemogenetics. / Yizhar, Ofer; Wiegert, J Simon.

In: TRENDS PHARMACOL SCI, Vol. 40, No. 6, 06.2019, p. 362-364.

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title = "Designer Drugs for Designer Receptors: Unlocking the Translational Potential of Chemogenetics",
abstract = "Chemogenetic techniques allow selective manipulation of neurons by activating engineered actuator proteins with otherwise inert effector molecules. A recent study (Magnus et al. Science 2019;364:eaav5282) describes the coevolution of highly potent actuator-effector pairs based on a clinically approved antismoking drug. These tools allow selective excitation or inhibition of neurons in the living brain with high specificity and no detectable side-effects.",
author = "Ofer Yizhar and Wiegert, {J Simon}",
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year = "2019",
month = jun,
doi = "10.1016/j.tips.2019.04.010",
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