Project description
A stimulus responsive 3D neural scaffold for spinal cord injury
Inherently, the central nervous system exhibits limited regenerative capacity. As a result, spinal cord injuries cause partial or total loss of motor and sensory function. To improve our understanding of the key factors controlling repair in damaged neural tissues, the EU-funded NeuroStimSpinal project is working on an engineered neural scaffold that mimics the morphology of the native spinal cord. The scaffold combines graphene materials and a decellularised extracellular matrix to provide electrical, chemical, mechanical and topographic cues to neural progenitor cells. The scaffold will facilitate the progenitor cell differentiation towards neuronal and glial cells, offering an invaluable tool for neuroscience research.
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RIA - Research and Innovation action
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3810-193 Aveiro
Portugal
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Participants (7)
48160 Derio (Bizkaia)
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28040 Madrid
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Participation ended
6525 XZ Nijmegen
70013 Irakleio
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3740 070 Paradela Svv
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
4805-017 Barco Gmr
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
6525 GA Nijmegen
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