Abstract
We describe photopatterning technique that employs the photodegradation of cell-adhesive-modified poly(ethyleneimine) (m-PEI) to fabricate precise micropatterns on the indium tin oxide (ITO) substrate for guided neuronal growth. The photodegradation of m-PEI coated on hydroxyl group-terminated ITO substrate created micropatterns over a large area through deep UV irradiation. The photopatterned m-PEI layer can effectively guide neurite outgrowth and control neurite extensions from individual neurons.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2717-2722 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Langmuir |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 15 2011 |