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September 27, 2025Open Access

Development of a Human iPSC-Derived "Corticospinal Tract-on-a-Chip" for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

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ACAndriana CharalampopoulouATArens TagaKRKhalil Rust

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Overview

This innovative microfluidic platform shows corticospinal neuron and spinal motor neuron interactions, suggesting potential for neurodegenerative studies.

Key Points

  • A novel model displayed corticospinal neuron connectivity, revealing key features of neurodegenerative disease.
  • Using a microfluidic platform, the study established functional relevance, demonstrating synaptic interactions over a 12-week period.
  • Application of optogenetic strategies confirmed the model's capability to simulate corticospinal tract dynamics in vitro.
  • The versatile design enables further exploration of targeted therapies for neurodegenerative conditions and facilitates breakthroughs.

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Charalampopoulou et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be66eebfec0fc5237eb9https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.09.24.678092
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