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Central Nervous System and its Disease Models on a Chip
YoonYoung Yi1, JiSoo Park2, Jaeho Lim3
1Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon 200-702, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Republic of Korea.
Trends in Biotechnology
|October 27, 2015
Summary
Microfluidic and MEMS technologies create advanced microplatforms for modeling human central nervous system (CNS) diseases in vitro. These models aid in understanding diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and in developing new treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biotechnology
- Microfluidics
Background:
- Microfluidics and MEMS technologies have advanced significantly.
- This progress enables novel microplatforms for in vitro modeling of the human central nervous system (CNS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review fundamental technologies for CNS microplatforms.
- To summarize existing CNS disease models on microplatforms.
- To discuss future directions for CNS disease modeling.
Main Methods:
- Manipulation of axons, synapses, and neuronal networks.
- Utilizing various culture conditions like compartmental, co-culturing, and 3D cultures.
- Establishing diverse CNS disease models on microplatforms.
Main Results:
- Successful establishment of various CNS disease models including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, epilepsy, and others.
- Demonstration of techniques for manipulating neural components within microfluidic systems.
- Development of compartmental, co-culture, and 3D culture methods for CNS modeling.
Conclusions:
- Microplatforms offer unique capabilities for in vitro CNS and disease modeling.
- Future applications include pathological studies, drug screening, and personalized medicine.
- 3D and personalized models promise more realistic CNS disease simulations.
