Optogenetics Market By Sensors (Voltage-Sensitive Fluorescent Proteins, Genetically Encoded Calcium Indicators, Chloride, pH Sensors, Neurotransmitter Release), By Actuators/Effectors (Channelrhodopsin, Halorhodopsin, Archaerhodopsin), By Targeting Technique (Transgenic Animals, Viral Vectors, Cre-Dependant Expression System), By Applications (Neuroscience, Behavioral Tracking, Retinal Disease Treatment, Cardioversion And Pacing) - Growth, Share, Opportunities & Competitive Analysis, 2016 -2023

Optogenetics: Market Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Analysis, 2016 - 2022

The general concept of Optogenetics refers to the use of different genetically encoded probes for in vivo optical stimulation for studying neuroscience. Optogenetics is the emerging field of biotechnology that combines optical with genetic engineering to observe, analyze and control physiological functions in animal brain. Extensive research on optogenetics is being conducted in the fields of neuroscience, ophthalmology, cardiology, behavioral science and others.

This report studies the global optogenetics market on the basis of sensors, actuators, targeting techniques, applications and geography. Market size and forecast for each level of segmentation is being provided in this report for the period 2014-2022 with respective compounded annual growth rates (CAGR) for the forecast period 2016-2022. Based on sensors used, this market is studied for voltage-sensitive fluorescent proteins, genetically encoded calcium indicators, chloride sensors, pH sensors and neurotransmitter release sensors. Channelrhodopsin, Halorhodopsin and Archaerhodopsin are the actuators/effectors studied. The targeting techniques for optogenetics considered in this report include transgenic animals, viral vectors and cre-dependant expression system. Optogenetics finds application in neuroscience, behavioral tracking, retinal disease treatment and cardioversion and pacing.

Geographically, the optogenetics market is studied for the following regional markets:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa
• Latin America

Market size and forecast for these each regional are presented in this study for the period 2014-2022. Market growth rates for the forecast period 2016-2022 are also included in this report, considering 2015 as the base year.

Along with market estimation, qualitative information and assessment tools which are provided in the report depict better analysis of current market scenario and future trends. Data points such as drivers, restrains, and opportunities provide information related to current market dynamics influencing the market. The report also provides information on most attractive market during the forecast period along with competitive landscape of major players participating in the market. This report concludes with company profiles section that highlights major information about the key players engaged in optogenetics market.

Based on the type of sensors, the global optogenetics market is subdivided as follows:

1. Voltage-Sensitive Fluorescent Proteins (VSFPs)
2. Genetically Encoded Calcium Indicators (GECI)
3. Chloride Sensors
4. pH Sensors
5. Neurotransmitter Release Sensors

VSFPs are expressed by cells, thus this allows them advantage from genetic targeting perspective. Initially, voltage-sensitive dyes were used for visualization of voltage changes, however, localized expression was difficult to achieve. VSFPs have higher precision compared to its precursors. Yet, there is very limited data available demonstrating the benefits of use of VSFPs. VSFPs are opined to have come to a stage where their potential will be effectively harnessed. A basic issue with using calcium levels as a parameter for action potentials is that some cellular processes use alteration of Ca2+levels. Hence, no matter how precise and sensitive GECIs are made, they still possess a risk of overestimating action potential. GECIs have been successfully used for assessment of synaptic and spiking activity across neurons. Further evolution in this field will increase information about mechanism of synaptic circuits.

For the purpose of this study, the global optogenetics market is categorized as follows:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • U.K.
  • Germany
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America (LATAM)
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

North America and particularly United States is the largest market for optogenetics. Large-scale neuroscience and optogenetic research activities being conducted in North America. Optogenetics in North America is anticipated to follow the overall biotechnology market trends in the region. Europe is second in lead in terms of regional revenue. High awareness and breakthrough research activities being conducted in this region by both academic institutions and related companies. Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa are still in the adoption stage of this technology. However, among these regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest developing regional market. Large-scale CRO activities being conducted in the region also allow the growth of Asia-Pacific optogenetics market.