Optimization of Fast Multiplexed Magnetogenetics

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dc.contributor.advisorRobinson, Jacob
dc.creatorSebesta, Charles
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-03T20:58:00Z
dc.date.available2021-11-01T05:01:12Z
dc.date.created2021-05
dc.date.issued2021-04-30
dc.date.submittedMay 2021
dc.date.updated2021-05-03T20:58:00Z
dc.description.abstractPrecisely timed activation of genetically targeted cells is a powerful tool for studying neural circuits and controlling cell-based therapies. Magnetic control of cell activity or “magnetogenetics” using magnetic nanoparticle heating of temperature-sensitive ion channels enables remote, non-invasive activation of neurons for deep-tissue applications and studies of freely behaving animals. However, the in vivo response time of thermal magnetogenetics is currently tens of seconds, which prevents the precise temporal modulation of neural activity similar to light-based optogenetics. Moreover, magnetogenetics has not provided a means to selectively activate multiple channels to drive behavior. Here I demonstrate that by combining magnetic nanoparticles with a rate-sensitive thermoreceptor (TRPA1-A) it is possible to achieve sub-second behavioral responses in Drosophila melanogaster. Additionally, I have identified novel TRPA1 channels that show promise of translating this work into mammalian systems. Furthermore, by tuning the properties of magnetic nanoparticles to respond to different magnetic field strengths and frequencies, I can achieve fast, multi-channel stimulation, analogous to optogenetic stimulation with different wavelengths of light. These results bring magnetogenetics closer to the temporal resolution and multiplexed stimulation possible with optogenetics while maintaining the minimal invasiveness and deep-tissue stimulation only possible by magnetic control.
dc.embargo.terms2021-11-01
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dc.identifier.citationSebesta, Charles. "Optimization of Fast Multiplexed Magnetogenetics." (2021) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/110398">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/110398</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/110398
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectMagnetogenetics
dc.subjectAlternating Magnetic field
dc.subjectNanoparticles
dc.subjectNeuroengineering
dc.subjectMolecular Biology
dc.subjectDrosophila
dc.subjectTRPA1
dc.subjectThermally sensitive ion channels
dc.subjectNeuroscience
dc.titleOptimization of Fast Multiplexed Magnetogenetics
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentBioengineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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