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Chang H, Sun Y, Lu S, Lin D. A multistrategy differential evolution algorithm combined with Latin hypercube sampling applied to a brain-computer interface to improve the effect of node displacement. Sci Rep 2024; 14:20420. [PMID: 39227389 PMCID: PMC11372178 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-69222-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Injection molding is a common plastic processing technique that allows melted plastic to be injected into a mold through pressure to form differently shaped plastic parts. In injection molding, in-mold electronics (IME) can include various circuit components, such as sensors, amplifiers, and filters. These components can be injected into the mold to form a whole within the melted plastic and can therefore be very easily integrated into the molded part. The brain-computer interface (BCI) is a direct connection pathway between a human or animal brain and an external device. Through BCIs, individuals can use their own brain signals to control these components, enabling more natural and intuitive interactions. In addition, brain-computer interfaces can also be used to assist in medical treatments, such as controlling prosthetic limbs or helping paralyzed patients regain mobility. Brain-computer interfaces can be realized in two ways: invasively and noninvasively, and in this paper, we adopt a noninvasive approach. First, a helmet model is designed according to head shape, and second, a printed circuit film is made to receive EEG signals and an IME injection mold for the helmet plastic parts. In the electronic film, conductive ink is printed to connect each component. However, improper parameterization during the injection molding process can lead to node displacements and residual stress changes in the molded part, which can damage the circuits in the electronic film and affect its performance. Therefore, in this paper, the use of the BCI molding process to ensure that the node displacement reaches the optimal value is studied. Second, the multistrategy differential evolutionary algorithm is used to optimize the injection molding parameters in the process of brain-computer interface formation. The relationship between the injection molding parameters and the actual target value is investigated through Latin hypercubic sampling, and the optimized parameters are compared with the target parameters to obtain the optimal parameter combination. Under the optimal parameters, the node displacement can be optimized from 0.585 to 0.027 mm, and the optimization rate can reach 95.38%. Ultimately, by detecting whether the voltage difference between the output inputs is within the permissible range, the reliability of the brain-computer interface after node displacement optimization can be evaluated.
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- Hanjui Chang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China.
- Intelligent Manufacturing Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
- Intelligent Manufacturing Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
- Intelligent Manufacturing Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
- Intelligent Manufacturing Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, China
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Zhang K, Deng Y, Liu Y, Luo J, Glidle A, Cooper JM, Xu S, Yang Y, Lv S, Xu Z, Wu Y, Sha L, Xu Q, Yin H, Cai X. Investigating Communication Dynamics in Neuronal Network using 3D Gold Microelectrode Arrays. ACS NANO 2024; 18:17162-17174. [PMID: 38902594 PMCID: PMC11349149 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
Abstract
Although in vitro neuronal network models hold great potential for advancing neuroscience research, with the capacity to provide fundamental insights into mechanisms underlying neuronal functions, the dynamics of cell communication within such networks remain poorly understood. Here, we develop a customizable, polymer modified three-dimensional gold microelectrode array with sufficient stability for high signal-to-noise, long-term, neuronal recording of cultured networks. By using directed spatial and temporal patterns of electrical stimulation of cells to explore synaptic-based communication, we monitored cell network dynamics over 3 weeks, quantifying communication capability using correlation heatmaps and mutual information networks. Analysis of synaptic delay and signal speed between cells enabled us to establish a communication connectivity model. We anticipate that our discoveries of the dynamic changes in communication across the neuronal network will provide a valuable tool for future studies in understanding health and disease as well as in developing effective platforms for evaluating therapies.
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- Kui Zhang
- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Institute of Basic Medical
Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- James
Watt School of Engineering, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8LT, United Kingdom
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- James
Watt School of Engineering, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8LT, United Kingdom
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Institute of Basic Medical
Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- State
Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Biology, Institute of Basic Medical
Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- James
Watt School of Engineering, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8LT, United Kingdom
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- State
Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research
Institute,, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School
of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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Sun Y, Xiao Z, Chen B, Zhao Y, Dai J. Advances in Material-Assisted Electromagnetic Neural Stimulation. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400346. [PMID: 38594598 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
Abstract
Bioelectricity plays a crucial role in organisms, being closely connected to neural activity and physiological processes. Disruptions in the nervous system can lead to chaotic ionic currents at the injured site, causing disturbances in the local cellular microenvironment, impairing biological pathways, and resulting in a loss of neural functions. Electromagnetic stimulation has the ability to generate internal currents, which can be utilized to counter tissue damage and aid in the restoration of movement in paralyzed limbs. By incorporating implanted materials, electromagnetic stimulation can be targeted more accurately, thereby significantly improving the effectiveness and safety of such interventions. Currently, there have been significant advancements in the development of numerous promising electromagnetic stimulation strategies with diverse materials. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the fundamental theories, neural stimulation modulating materials, material application strategies, and pre-clinical therapeutic effects associated with electromagnetic stimulation for neural repair. It offers a thorough analysis of current techniques that employ materials to enhance electromagnetic stimulation, as well as potential therapeutic strategies for future applications.
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- Yuting Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100101, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, 300192, China
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Liu Y, Xu S, Deng Y, Luo J, Zhang K, Yang Y, Sha L, Hu R, Xu Z, Yin E, Xu Q, Wu Y, Cai X. SWCNTs/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposites-modified microelectrode arrays for revealing locking relations between burst and local field potential in cultured cortical networks. Biosens Bioelectron 2024; 253:116168. [PMID: 38452571 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
Abstract
Burst and local field potential (LFP) are fundamental components of brain activity, representing fast and slow rhythms, respectively. Understanding the intricate relationship between burst and LFP is crucial for deciphering the underlying mechanisms of brain dynamics. In this study, we fabricated high-performance microelectrode arrays (MEAs) using the SWCNTs/PEDOT:PSS nanocomposites, which exhibited favorable electrical properties (low impedance: 12.8 ± 2.44 kΩ) and minimal phase delay (-11.96 ± 1.64°). These MEAs enabled precise exploration of the burst-LFP interaction in cultured cortical networks. After a 14-day period of culture, we used the MEAs to monitor electrophysiological activities and revealed a time-locking relationship between burst and LFP, indicating the maturation of the neural network. To further investigate this relationship, we modulated burst firing patterns by treating the neural culture with increasing concentrations of glycine. The results indicated that glycine effectively altered burst firing patterns, with both duration and spike count increasing as the concentration rose. This was accompanied by an enhanced level of time-locking between burst and LFP but a decrease in synchrony among neurons. This study not only highlighted the pivotal role of SWCNTs/PEDOT:PSS-modified MEAs in elucidating the interaction between burst and LFP, bridging the gap between slow and fast brain rhythms in vitro but also provides valuable insights into the potential therapeutic strategies targeting neurological disorders associated with abnormal rhythm generation.
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- Yaoyao Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Common Mechanism Research for Major Diseases, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Common Mechanism Research for Major Diseases, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China
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- Tianjin Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center (TAIIC), Tianjin, 300450, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Common Mechanism Research for Major Diseases, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medicine Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100005, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, China; School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100149, China.
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González Brito R, Montenegro P, Méndez A, Shabgahi RE, Pasquarelli A, Borges R. Analytical Determination of Serotonin Exocytosis in Human Platelets with BDD-on-Quartz MEA Devices. BIOSENSORS 2024; 14:75. [PMID: 38391994 PMCID: PMC10886747 DOI: 10.3390/bios14020075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
Abstract
Amperometry is arguably the most widely used technique for studying the exocytosis of biological amines. However, the scarcity of human tissues, particularly in the context of neurological diseases, poses a challenge for exocytosis research. Human platelets, which accumulate 90% of blood serotonin, release it through exocytosis. Nevertheless, single-cell amperometry with encapsulated carbon fibers is impractical due to the small size of platelets and the limited number of secretory granules on each platelet. The recent technological improvements in amperometric multi-electrode array (MEA) devices allow simultaneous recordings from several high-performance electrodes. In this paper, we present a comparison of three MEA boron-doped diamond (BDD) devices for studying serotonin exocytosis in human platelets: (i) the BDD-on-glass MEA, (ii) the BDD-on-silicon MEA, and (iii) the BDD on amorphous quartz MEA (BDD-on-quartz MEA). Transparent electrodes offer several advantages for observing living cells, and in the case of platelets, they control activation/aggregation. BDD-on-quartz offers the advantage over previous materials of combining excellent electrochemical properties with transparency for microscopic observation. These devices are opening exciting perspectives for clinical applications.
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- Rosalía González Brito
- Pharmacology Unit, Medical School, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 La Laguna, Spain; (R.G.B.); (P.M.); (A.M.)
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- Pharmacology Unit, Medical School, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 La Laguna, Spain; (R.G.B.); (P.M.); (A.M.)
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- Pharmacology Unit, Medical School, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 La Laguna, Spain; (R.G.B.); (P.M.); (A.M.)
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- Institute of Electron Devices and Circuits, Ulm University, 89069 Ulm, Germany; (R.E.S.); (A.P.)
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- Institute of Electron Devices and Circuits, Ulm University, 89069 Ulm, Germany; (R.E.S.); (A.P.)
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- Pharmacology Unit, Medical School, Universidad de La Laguna, 38200 La Laguna, Spain; (R.G.B.); (P.M.); (A.M.)
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Guo Z, Ai N, Ge W, Xu Q. Design of an automated robotic microinjection system for batch injection of zebrafish embryos and larvae. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2024; 10:20. [PMID: 38292776 PMCID: PMC10825123 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00645-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
Abstract
This paper presents the design of a vision-based automated robotic microinjection system for batch injection of both zebrafish embryos and larvae. A novel visual recognition algorithm based on an automatic threshold and excessive dilatation is introduced to accurately identify the center of zebrafish embryos and larval yolks. A corresponding software system is developed using the producer-consumer model as the framework structure, and a friendly user interface is designed to allow operators to choose from a range of desired functions according to their different needs. In addition, a novel microstructural agarose device is designed and fabricated to simultaneously immobilize mixed batches of embryos and larvae. Moreover, a prototype microinjection system is fabricated by integrating hardware devices with visual algorithms. An experimental study is conducted to verify the performance of the robotic microinjection system. The results show that the reported system can accurately identify zebrafish embryos and larvae and efficiently complete batch microinjection tasks of the mixtures with an injection success rate of 92.05% in 13.88 s per sample. Compared with manual and existing microinjection systems, the proposed system demonstrates the merits of versatility, excellent efficiency, high success rate, high survival rate, and sufficient stability.
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- Zhongyi Guo
- Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Centre of Reproduction, Development and Aging (CRDA), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Centre of Reproduction, Development and Aging (CRDA), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Liu M, Liu J, Liang W, Lu B, Fan P, Song Y, Wang M, Wu Y, Cai X. Recent advances and research progress on microsystems and bioeffects of terahertz neuromodulation. MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING 2023; 9:143. [PMID: 38025884 PMCID: PMC10643571 DOI: 10.1038/s41378-023-00612-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
Abstract
Terahertz waves can interact with the nervous system of organisms under certain conditions. Compared to common optical modulation methods, terahertz waves have the advantages of low photon energy and low risk; therefore, the use of terahertz waves to regulate the nervous system is a promising new method of neuromodulation. However, most of the research has focused on the use of terahertz technology for biodetection, while relatively little research has been carried out on the biological effects of terahertz radiation on the nervous system, and there are almost no review papers on this topic. In the present article, we begin by reviewing principles and objects of research regarding the biological effects of terahertz radiation and summarizing the current state of related research from a variety of aspects, including the bioeffects of terahertz radiation on neurons in vivo and in vitro, novel regulation and detection methods with terahertz radiation devices and neural microelectrode arrays, and theoretical simulations of neural information encoding and decoding. In addition, we discuss the main problems and their possible causes and give some recommendations on possible future breakthroughs. This paper will provide insight and assistance to researchers in the fields of neuroscience, terahertz technology and biomedicine.
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- Meiting Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190 China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
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Wu YT, Tay HY, Yang JT, Liao HH, Ma YS, Wei YH. Mitochondrial impairment and synaptic dysfunction are associated with neurological defects in iPSCs-derived cortical neurons of MERRF patients. J Biomed Sci 2023; 30:70. [PMID: 37605213 PMCID: PMC10441704 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-023-00966-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers (MERRF) syndrome is a rare inherited mitochondrial disease mainly caused by the m.8344A > G mutation in mitochondrial tRNALys gene, and usually manifested as complex neurological disorders and muscle weakness. Currently, the pathogenic mechanism of this disease has not yet been resolved, and there is no effective therapy for MERRF syndrome. In this study, MERRF patients-derived iPSCs were used to model patient-specific neurons for investigation of the pathogenic mechanism of neurological disorders in mitochondrial disease. METHODS MERRF patient-derived iPSCs were differentiated into excitatory glutamatergic neurons to unravel the effects of the m.8344A > G mutation on mitochondrial bioenergetic function, neural-lineage differentiation and neuronal function. By the well-established differentiation protocol and electrophysiological activity assay platform, we examined the pathophysiological behaviors in cortical neurons of MERRF patients. RESULTS We have successfully established the iPSCs-derived neural progenitor cells and cortical-like neurons of patients with MERRF syndrome that retained the heteroplasmy of the m.8344A > G mutation from the patients' skin fibroblasts and exhibited the phenotype of the mitochondrial disease. MERRF neural cells harboring the m.8344A > G mutation exhibited impaired mitochondrial bioenergetic function, elevated ROS levels and imbalanced expression of antioxidant enzymes. Our findings indicate that neural immaturity and synaptic protein loss led to the impairment of neuronal activity and plasticity in MERRF neurons harboring the m.8344A > G mutation. By electrophysiological recordings, we monitored the in vivo neuronal behaviors of MERRF neurons and found that neurons harboring a high level of the m.8344A > G mutation exhibited impairment of the spontaneous and evoked potential-stimulated neuronal activities. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated for the first time the link of mitochondrial impairment and synaptic dysfunction to neurological defects through impeding synaptic plasticity in excitatory neurons derived from iPSCs of MERRF patients harboring the m.8344A > G mutation. This study has provided new insight into the pathogenic mechanism of the tRNALys gene mutation of mtDNA, which is useful for the development of a patient-specific iPSCs platform for disease modeling and screening of new drugs to treat patients with MERRF syndrome.
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- Yu-Ting Wu
- Center for Mitochondrial Medicine and Free Radical Research, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan, 50046
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- Center for Mitochondrial Medicine and Free Radical Research, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan, 50046
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- Center for Mitochondrial Medicine and Free Radical Research, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan, 50046
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- Center for Mitochondrial Medicine and Free Radical Research, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan, 50046
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- Center for Mitochondrial Medicine and Free Radical Research, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan, 50046
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- Center for Mitochondrial Medicine and Free Radical Research, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Taiwan, 50046.
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, 112.
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Xu S, Liu Y, Yang Y, Zhang K, Liang W, Xu Z, Wu Y, Luo J, Zhuang C, Cai X. Recent Progress and Perspectives on Neural Chip Platforms Integrating PDMS-Based Microfluidic Devices and Microelectrode Arrays. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:709. [PMID: 37420942 PMCID: PMC10145465 DOI: 10.3390/mi14040709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
Abstract
Recent years have witnessed a spurt of progress in the application of the encoding and decoding of neural activities to drug screening, diseases diagnosis, and brain-computer interactions. To overcome the constraints of the complexity of the brain and the ethical considerations of in vivo research, neural chip platforms integrating microfluidic devices and microelectrode arrays have been raised, which can not only customize growth paths for neurons in vitro but also monitor and modulate the specialized neural networks grown on chips. Therefore, this article reviews the developmental history of chip platforms integrating microfluidic devices and microelectrode arrays. First, we review the design and application of advanced microelectrode arrays and microfluidic devices. After, we introduce the fabrication process of neural chip platforms. Finally, we highlight the recent progress on this type of chip platform as a research tool in the field of brain science and neuroscience, focusing on neuropharmacology, neurological diseases, and simplified brain models. This is a detailed and comprehensive review of neural chip platforms. This work aims to fulfill the following three goals: (1) summarize the latest design patterns and fabrication schemes of such platforms, providing a reference for the development of other new platforms; (2) generalize several important applications of chip platforms in the field of neurology, which will attract the attention of scientists in the field; and (3) propose the developmental direction of neural chip platforms integrating microfluidic devices and microelectrode arrays.
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- Shihong Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Wei Liang
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rujing Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
| | - Xinxia Cai
- State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
- School of Electronic, Electrical and Communication Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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