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= Patch clamp
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Patch clamp is an electrophysiological technique used to measure the ionic currents that flow through individual ion channels or whole cells. It allows researchers to study the electrical properties of excitable cells, such as neurons and muscle cells, as well as non-excitable cells. The technique involves using a glass pipette with a very fine tip that forms a tight seal (often referred to as a "giga-seal") with the cell membrane.