Inverted Ion Current Rectification-Based Chemical Delivery Probes for Stimulation of Neurons
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- Title
- Inverted Ion Current Rectification-Based Chemical Delivery Probes for Stimulation of Neurons
- Authors
- Oh, Min-Ah; Shin, Chang Il; Kim, Moonjoo; Kim, Jayol; Kang, Chung Mu; Han, Seok Hee; Sun, Jeong-Yun; Oh, Seung Soo; Kim, Yang-Rae; Chung, Taek Dong
- Date Issued
- 2021-06
- Publisher
- AMER CHEMICAL SOC
- Abstract
- Ion current rectification (ICR), diodelike behavior in surface-charged nanopores, shows promise in the design of delivery probes for manipulation of neural networks as it can solve diffusive leakages that might be critical in clinical and research applications. However, it has not been achieved because ICR has restrictions in nanosized dimension and low electrolyte concentration, and rectification direction is inappropriate for delivery. Herein, we present a polyelectrolyte gel-filled (PGF) micropipette harnessing inverted ICR as a delivery probe, which quantitatively transports glutamate to stimulate primary cultured neurons with high efficiency while minimizing leakages. Since the gel works as an ensemble of numerous surface-charged nanopores, the current is rectified in the micro-opening and physiological environment. By extending the charge-selective region using the gel, inverted ICR is generated, which drives outward deliveries of major charge carriers. This study will help in exploring new aspects of ICR and broaden its applications for advanced chemical delivery.
- URI
- https://oasis.postech.ac.kr/handle/2014.oak/112966
- DOI
- 10.1021/acsami.1c04949
- ISSN
- 1944-8244
- Article Type
- Article
- Citation
- ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, vol. 13, no. 23, page. 26748 - 26758, 2021-06
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