PLCL from PolySciTech used in development of minimally invasive implantable cortical interface

Interfacing the brain with a computer typically requires a highly invasive surgical procedure to provide for electrical contacts to the brain.? Researchers at Seoul National University, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Dankook University, Kwangwoon University, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Asan Medical Center used PLCL (Cat# AP067) from PolySciTech division of Akina, Inc. (www.polyscitech.com) to make a membrane which can be implanted through a small insertion and allow for brain-computer interface. This research holds promise for treatment of neuropathic brain disorders and other disease states. Read more:? Kang, Seung-Kyun, Jae-Young Bae, Gyeong-Seok Hwang, Young-Seo Kim, Jooik Jeon, Min-Seong Chae, Joon-Woo Kim et al. "Fully-Biodegradable and Self-Deployable Electronic Tent for Brain Cortex." (2023). https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-3324850/latest

“The large-area and high-density electronic interfaces for the cortex stands as a crucial enabler for brain-computer interfaces, facilitating synchronization between cognitive functions and motor activities, as well as aiding in the diagnosis neuropathic brain disorders in the realm of cognitive neuroscience and clinical neurology. Nevertheless, the current implantation procedures pose significant challenges that, subject patients to invasiveness throughout the entire interventional procedure. Here, we introduce a fully-biodegradable and self-deployable platform with multimodal inorganic electronics, which can be programmably-packaged and self-deployed using syringe for minimally invasive delivery through a small hole. After use, it naturally decomposes within the body, minimizing invasiveness from initial insertion surgery to subsequent removal. In vivo demonstration shows the potential of minimally invasive cortical-interfacing platform for manipulating large areas of cortical activities.”

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