Abstract
This study demonstrates the control of neuronal survival and development using nitrogen-doped ultrananocrystalline diamond (N-UNCD). We highlight the role of N-UNCD in regulating neuronal activity via near-infrared illumination, demonstrating the generation of stable photocurrents that enhance neuronal survival and neurite outgrowth and foster a more active, synchronized neuronal network. Whole transcriptome RNA sequencing reveals that diamond substrates improve cellular-substrate interaction by upregulating extracellular matrix and gap junction-related genes. Our findings underscore the potential of conductive diamond as a robust and biocompatible platform for noninvasive and effective neural tissue engineering.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4361-4374 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 31 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
Keywords
- Conductive diamond
- N-UNCD
- Near-infrared illumination
- Neural engineering
- Neurite outgrowth