A Micro System Using Dielectrophoresis and Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy for Cell Manipulation and Analysis

S. K. Mohanty, S. K. Ravula, K. L. Engisch, A. B. Frazier

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Abstract

Single cell manipulation and analysis using dielectrophoresis (DEP) and micro electrical impedance spectroscopy (µ-EIS) has been demonstrated on bovine chromaffin cells and red blood cells. Cells were manipulated and analyzed on a micro scale electrophysiological analysis system fabricated using micromachining (e.g. MEMS) technologies. Cells were injected into a microreservoir and collected for µ-EIS analysis using vacuum and DEP. Impedance measurements were taken over a frequency range of 40 Hz to 3.0 MHz. The data obtained for the cells was compared to data obtained for air, and phosphate buffered solution. Data for chromaffin cells was analyzed further, assessing cell size and calcium ion channel activity in relation to impedance spectroscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS '03. 12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems. Digest of Technical Papers (Cat. No.03TH8664)
PublisherIEEE
Pages1055-1058
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0-7803-7731-1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers - Boston, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2003Jun 12 2003

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2003 - Digest of Technical Papers
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period6/8/036/12/03

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Bovine
  • Calcium
  • Cells (biology)
  • Dielectrophoresis
  • Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
  • Frequency
  • Impedance measurement
  • Micromachining
  • Micromechanical devices
  • Red blood cells

Disciplines

  • Medical Cell Biology
  • Medical Neurobiology
  • Medical Physiology
  • Neurosciences
  • Physiological Processes

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