Stereotaxic Viral Injections Into VTA and PnO (No Implant) v1

2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Cristian González‐Cabrera, Rukhshona Kayumova, Matthias Prigge
DOI: 10.17504/protocols.io.dm6gp1258gzp/v1
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Abstract

This protocol describes stereotaxic delivery of viral vectors into the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and the oral pontine reticular nucleus (PnO) under isoflurane anesthesia. This version covers injections only (no fiber or optrode implantation).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior Virus-based gene therapy research Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research

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Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint