Optical voltage imaging in neurons is a popular technology in the study of neural electrophysiology, which has been applied in many disciplines, including neurological, gastrointestinal and cardio-cerebrovascular sciences and mental health. However, few reports are seen on its application in the study of neurogenic ED. This article presents an overview of neuronal optical voltage imaging in the study of neurological ED, including its development, classification, technical theories and the possibility of its application in neurological ED research, hoping to provide some new ideas for researchers in the related fields.
Keywords: optical genetics; optical voltage imaging; genetically encoded voltage indicators; erectile dysfunction; andrology; neuron; neural electrophysiology; neuroscience.