A micro channel device for biomechanical analysis to apply a mechanical stimulus on large number of cells

Masahiro Totani, Masaru Kojima, Mitsuhiro Horade, Kazuto Kamiyama, Yasushi Mae, Toshihiko Ogura, Makoto Kaneko, Tatsuo Arai

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Abstract

Many researches have reported that the mechanical stimulus is important factor of the histogenesis and cellular differentiation. However, it is not clearly understood for cellular nucleus how to respond to the mechanical stimulus. Our purpose is applying a mechanical stimulus to cells for gene expression assay. On this paper, we report development of a micro-channel device and evaluating the device by observation. This device is designed to have a low-height channel and cells are pressed when passing through that channel. In experiment, we succeed in observing that cells and nucleuses are deformed in the channel. In addition, 2.0 × 104 cells are collected from this device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509027842
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event27th International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2016 - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: 28 Nov 201630 Nov 2016

Publication series

Name2016 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2016

Conference

Conference27th International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2016
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period28/11/1630/11/16

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