Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Chemogenetics

The use of engineered small molecules to manipulate the activity of specific cells within living organisms, typically. Chemogenetic techniques are often used to study specific neural activity through genetically engineered receptors that bind specific endogenous or exogenous ligands.

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Abstract

The use of engineered small molecules to manipulate the activity of specific cells within living organisms, typically. Chemogenetic techniques are often used to study specific neural activity through genetically engineered receptors that bind specific endogenous or exogenous ligands.

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2 entry terms
  • Chemogenetic Techniques
  • Chemogenetic

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2025

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  1. E05.393.128w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chemogenetics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000098972. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000098972
  2. Chemogenetics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemogenetics
  3. Chemogenetics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17050710