Xenopus Oocyte Homepage

This is an experimental project that involves making electrophysiological recordings from Xenopus oocytes. Herbal medicines from the neotropical rainforest of Belize are tested for their effect on the system.

Introduction

The Basic Electrical Circuit

Basic Electrophysiology

The Voltage Clamp

The Xenopus Oocyte

Experimental Procedures

Preparing Electrodes

Recording Equipment

Preparing Cells

Impaling Cells

Recording Voltage and Current

Herbal Medicines

General Introduction

Use in Oocyte Project

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