An Implantable Poly(pro-curcumin) Film for Local, Long-Lasting Neuroprotection After Spinal Cord Injury
Carlos A. Toro, Nicholas P. Johnson, Zaara Suhail, Ruiwen Chen, John T. Leman, Nikita Waskiewicz, Shahrukh Khalique, Granit Oroshi, Gomathi Jayaraman, Alexey Kozlenkov, Ravi Iyengar, Ryan J. Gilbert, Christopher P. Cardozo, Edmund F. Palermo, Mustafa M. Siddiq
This paper introduces an implantable poly(pro-curcumin) film that provides long-lasting neuroprotection after spinal cord injury by locally delivering curcumin, improving locomotor recovery and reducing inflammation.
bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering