Journal Article

FZJ-2017-07293

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png N-Cadherin modified lipid bilayers promote neural network formation and circuitry

Zobel, K.FZJ* ; Choi, S.-E.FZJ* ; Minakova, R.FZJ* ; Gocyla, M.FZJ* ; Offenhäusser, A. (Corresponding author)FZJ*

2017
Royal Soc. of Chemistry London

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/16437  doi:10.1039/C7SM01214D

Abstract: Neural adhesion, maturation, and the correct wiring of the brain to establish each neuron's intended connectivity are controlled by complex interactions of bioactive molecules such as ligands, growth factors, or enzymes. The correct pairing of adjacent neurons is thought to be highly regulated by ligand-mediated cell–cell adhesion proteins, which are known to induce signaling activities. We developed a new platform consisting of supported lipid bilayers incorporated with Fc-chimera synaptic proteins like ephrinA5 or N-cadherin. We extensively characterized their function employing a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D), calcium imaging, and immunofluorescence analysis. Our biomimetic platform has been shown to promote neural cell adhesion and to improve neural maturation at day in vitro 7 (DIV7) as indicated by an elevated expression of synaptophysin.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Bioelektronik (ICS-8)

Research Program(s):

1. 552 - Engineering Cell Function (POF3-552) (POF3-552)

Appears in the scientific report 2017

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; ; Allianz-Lizenz / DFG ; Current Contents - Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; Nationallizenz ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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