Electrical activity recorded from the spinal cord in freely moving rats using a subdural bioelectronic implant
biorxiv(2021)
摘要
Bioelectronic devices have found use at the interface with neural tissue to investigate and treat nervous system disorders. Here, we present the development and characterization of a thin flexible bioelectronic implant inserted over the thoracic spinal cord in rats directly in contact with the spinal cord. There was no negative impact on hind-limb functionality nor any change in the volume or shape of the spinal cord. The bioelectronic implant was maintained in rats for a period of 3 months. We present the first subdural recordings of spinal cord activity in freely moving animals. Recordings contained multiple distinct voltage waveform shapes that were typically between 1 – 6 mV and lasted between 0.1 and 1 seconds. In the future, this implant will facilitate the identification of biomarkers in spinal cord injury and recovery, while enabling the delivery of localized treatments.
### Competing Interest Statement
The authors have declared no competing interest.
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subdural bioelectronic implant,spinal recorded,electrical activity
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