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Stereotaxic Surgery for Implantation of Microelectrode Arrays in the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

Stereotaxic Surgery for Implantation of Microelectrode Arrays in the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

Published on: September 29, 2019

Experimental techniques for neuroscience research using common marmosets.

Hironobu Tokuno¹, Keiko Moriya-Ito, Ikuko Tanaka

¹Laboratory of Brain Structure, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, 2–1–6 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo 156-8506, Japan.

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The common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) is a valuable model in neuroscience research due to its developed cerebral cortex. This review details laboratory techniques for studying marmosets in neuroscience, aiding future research.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Primatology
Biomedical Research

Background:

The common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus), a New World monkey, is increasingly utilized in biomedical research.
Its suitability for laboratory maintenance and breeding, coupled with a well-developed cerebral cortex, makes it valuable for neuroscience studies.

Purpose of the Study:

To review neuroscience research methodologies employing the common marmoset.
To summarize experimental techniques developed in the authors' laboratory for marmoset research.

Main Methods:

Artificial rearing of neonate marmosets.
Stereotaxic surgery for precise targeting.
Neuroanatomical studies, including virtual microscopy via the Internet.
Behavioral studies involving a large cohort of marmosets.

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Primary neuron culture techniques.

Main Results:

Established protocols for neonate care and surgical procedures.
Development of advanced neuroimaging and analysis techniques.
Successful implementation of large-scale behavioral assessments.
Generation of primary neuron cultures for in vitro studies.

Conclusions:

The described experimental techniques provide a comprehensive toolkit for marmoset neuroscience research.
These methods facilitate in-depth investigation of higher brain functions using this primate model.