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    • Intracellular free calcium concentration (Δ[Ca(2+)]i) changes regulate critical physiological events like neurotransmitter release and Ca(2+)-dependent currents.
    • Ca(2+)-sensitive fluorescent dyes can monitor Δ[Ca(2+)]i but cannot establish causality between calcium changes and cellular events.

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    • To introduce and discuss the properties of photolabile Ca(2+) chelators (caged Ca(2+) compounds).
    • To highlight their utility in controlling intracellular calcium levels with high temporal and spatial resolution.
    • To emphasize their effectiveness in neuronal cells for establishing causality.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing photolabile Ca(2+) chelators to manipulate intracellular calcium concentrations.
    • Achieving inducible control over [Ca(2+)]i with precise temporal and spatial resolution.
    • Comparing the efficacy of caged Ca(2+) compounds with microinjection and ionophore application.

    Main Results:

    • Photolabile Ca(2+) chelators allow for inducible alteration and control of intracellular calcium levels.
    • These compounds offer superior temporal and spatial resolution compared to conventional methods.
    • Demonstrated effectiveness in neuronal cells for investigating calcium-dependent processes.

    Conclusions:

    • Caged Ca(2+) compounds are powerful tools for directly testing the causal role of calcium in physiological events.
    • Their precise control over [Ca(2+)]i surpasses existing techniques, particularly in neuronal research.
    • Practical considerations for their application in neuronal cells are discussed, underscoring their potential.