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Microfluidic control of axonal guidance.


ABSTRACT: The precision of axonal pathfinding and the accurate formation of functional neural circuitry are crucial for an organism during development as well as during adult central and peripheral nerve regeneration. While chemical cues are believed to be primarily responsible for axonal pathfinding, we hypothesize that forces due to localized fluid flow may directly affect neuronal guidance during early organ development. Here, we report direct evidence of fluid flow influencing axonal migration, producing turning angles of up to 90°. Microfluidic flow simulations indicate that an axon may experience significant bending force due to cross-flow, which may contribute to the observed axonal turning. This method of flow-based guidance was successfully used to fasciculate one advancing axon onto another, showcasing the potential of this technique to be used for the formation of in vitro neuronal circuits.

SUBMITTER: Gu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4185387 | biostudies-other | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Microfluidic control of axonal guidance.

Gu Ling L   Black Bryan B   Ordonez Simon S   Mondal Argha A   Jain Ankur A   Mohanty Samarendra S  

Scientific reports 20141006


The precision of axonal pathfinding and the accurate formation of functional neural circuitry are crucial for an organism during development as well as during adult central and peripheral nerve regeneration. While chemical cues are believed to be primarily responsible for axonal pathfinding, we hypothesize that forces due to localized fluid flow may directly affect neuronal guidance during early organ development. Here, we report direct evidence of fluid flow influencing axonal migration, produc  ...[more]

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