Best Transfection Method for Neural Stem Cells?

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We aim to express the green fluorescent protein (GFP) in cultured neural stem cells for calcium imaging studies. Which of the transfection methods (electroporation or lipofectamine) is highly efficient and will also maintain cell viability?

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