Neural networks on chemically patterned electrode arrays: towards a cultured probe

Rutten, W.L.C. and Ruardij, T.G. and Marani, E. and Roelofsen, B.H. (2007) Neural networks on chemically patterned electrode arrays: towards a cultured probe. In: Operative Neuromodulation. Springer, Vienna/London, pp. 547-554. ISBN 9783211330807

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Abstract:	One type of future, improved neural interfaces is the ‘cultured probe’. It is a hybrid type of neural information transducer or prosthesis, for stimulation and/or recording of neural activity. It would consist of a micro-electrode array (MEA) on a planar substrate, each electrode being covered and surrounded by a local circularly confined network (‘island’) of cultured neurons. The main purpose of the local networks is that they act as bio-friendly intermediates for collateral sprouts from the in vivo system, thus allowing for an effective and selective neuron electrode interface. As a secondary purpose, one may envisage future information processing applications of these intermediary networks. In this chapter, first, progress is shown on how substrates can be chemically modified to confine developing networks, cultured from dissociated rat cortex cells, to ‘islands’ surrounding an electrode site. Additional coating of neurophobic, polyimide coated substrate by tri-block-copolymer coating enhances neurophilic-neurophobic adhesion contrast. Secondly, results are given on neuronal activity in patterned, unconnected and connected, circular ‘island’ networks. For connected islands, the larger the island diameter (50, 100 or 150 mm), the more spontaneous activity is seen. Also, activity may show a very high degree of synchronization between two islands. For unconnected islands, activity may start at 22 days in vitro (DIV), which is two weeks later than in unpatterned networks
Item Type:	Book Section
Copyright:	© 2007 Springer
Faculty:	Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
Research Group:	Biomedical Signals and Systems (BSS)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/64016
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-33081-4_63
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