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The Future of Biohybrid Regenerative Bioelectronics

Alejandro Carnicer-Lombarte, George G. Malliaras, Damiano G. Barone*

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Abstract

Biohybrid regenerative bioelectronics are an emerging technology combining implantable devices with cell transplantation. Once implanted, biohybrid regenerative devices integrate with host tissue. The combination of transplant and device provides an avenue to both replace damaged or dysfunctional tissue, and monitor or control its function with high precision. While early challenges in the fusion of the biological and technological components limited development of biohybrid regenerative technologies, progress in the field has resulted in a rapidly increasing number of applications. In this perspective the great potential of this emerging technology for the delivery of therapy is discussed, including both recent research progress and potential new directions. Then the technology barriers are discussed that will need to be addressed to unlock the full potential of biohybrid regenerative devices. © 2024 The Author(s). Advanced Materials published by Wiley-VCH GmbH.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2408308
Number of pages9
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume37
Issue number3
Online published20 Nov 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jan 2025
Externally publishedYes

Funding

A.C.L. acknowledges support from the University of Cambridge for a Borysiewicz Interdisciplinary Fellowship and the Wellcome Trust for a Junior Interdisciplinary Fellowship.

Research Keywords

  • biohybrid interfaces
  • cell transplantation
  • implantable devices
  • neural interfaces
  • regenerative bioelectronics

Publisher's Copyright Statement

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