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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Electrical Engineering

Background:

  • Decellular nerve (DN) scaffolds are FDA-approved biomaterials with suitable properties for peripheral nerve repair.
  • Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) is a biocompatible, electroconductive polymer that can enhance electrical properties of biomaterials.
  • Current methods for coating DN scaffolds with PEDOT may require dehydration, potentially affecting scaffold properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize the electrochemical polymerization of PEDOT onto DN scaffolds for peripheral nerve interfacing.
  • To develop highly conductive nerve interfaces for permanent implantation between nerve fascicles and prosthetic electronics.
  • To evaluate the electrical and mechanical properties of PEDOT-coated DN scaffolds.

Main Methods:

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  • Developed novel electrochemical methods for PEDOT polymerization into DN scaffolds, avoiding a final dehydration step.
  • Quantified electrical impedance and charge density of PEDOT-coated DN scaffolds.
  • Assessed in-situ nerve conduction in peripheral nerve grafts using PEDOT-coated DN scaffolds.
  • Evaluated surgical handling characteristics of the conductive scaffolds.

Main Results:

  • PEDOT-coated DN scaffolds showed significant improvements in electrical impedance compared to uncoated DN scaffolds (p ≤ 0.05).
  • Electrical properties of scaffolds with moderate and low PEDOT concentrations were comparable to those with maximal concentrations.
  • In-situ nerve conduction measurements indicated that PEDOT-coated DN scaffolds performed favorably compared to autografts.
  • Hydrated PEDOT DN scaffolds exhibited pliable handling characteristics (rated 3), while dehydrated scaffolds were stiff (rated 1), compared to autografts (rated 4).

Conclusions:

  • Optimized PEDOT polymerization into DN scaffolds enhances electroconductivity and maintains pliability, crucial for peripheral nerve interfaces.
  • Low concentrations of PEDOT provide significant electroactive property increases comparable to high concentrations.
  • These conductive DN scaffolds show promise as effective nerve grafts for integrating peripheral nerves with prosthetic devices.