Abstract
In the previous chapter, I outlined the evolution of MEA electrophysiology, starting from the very first applications to the most recent developments. Here, I will present an overview of different types of neuronal networks coupled to MEAs. I will start with homogeneous neuronal networks (cf. Sect. 3.1); then I will introduce confined or patterned neuronal networks coupled to MEAs (cf. Sect. 3.2). Finally I will present an overview of the advantages and limitation of this in vitro bi-dimensional model (cf. Sect. 3.3).
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- Neuronal Network
- Electrophysiological Activity
- Neuronal Network Model
- Neuronal Model System
- Random Culture
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Frega, M. (2016). In Vitro Neuronal Networks. In: Neuronal Network Dynamics in 2D and 3D in vitro Neuroengineered Systems. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30237-9_3
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