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Anatomically Inspired Three-dimensional Micro-tissue Engineered Neural Networks for Nervous System Reconstruction, Modulation, and Modeling
 

Anatomically Inspired Three-dimensional Micro-tissue Engineered Neural Networks for Nervous System Reconstruction, Modulation, and Modeling

Article DOI: 10.3791/55609-v 10:45 min May 31st, 2017
May 31st, 2017

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This manuscript details the fabrication of micro-tissue engineered neural networks: three-dimensional micron-sized constructs comprised of long aligned axonal tracts spanning aggregated neuronal population(s) encased in a tubular hydrogel. These living scaffolds can serve as functional relays to reconstruct or modulate neural circuitry or as biofidelic test-beds mimicking gray-white matter neuroanatomy.

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Neural Networks Micro-tissue Engineering Nervous System Reconstruction Modulation Modeling Micro-TENNs Axonal Tracts Tubular Hydrogel Connectome Cytoarchitecture Neurodegenerative Disease Biofidelic Models Micron Scale Form Factor Glass Capillary Tubes Acupuncture Needle Agarose DPBS
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