論文

査読有り
2016年

Generation of rotational flow for formation of spheroids by using microfluidic and dielectrophoretic hybrid device

International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation
  • Masaru Kojima
  • ,
  • Mitsuhiro Horade
  • ,
  • Hirochika Takai
  • ,
  • Kenichi Ohara
  • ,
  • Tamio Tanikawa
  • ,
  • Kazuto Kamiyama
  • ,
  • Yasushi Mae
  • ,
  • Tatsuo Arai

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開始ページ
180
終了ページ
189
記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(国際会議プロシーディングス)
DOI
10.1504/IJMA.2016.084219
出版者・発行元
Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.

Toroidal-like sheroids are important in the field of tissue engineering. However, the formation processes of toroidal-like spheroids may not be considered efficient, as most of them are manual. In this paper, we suggest the possibility and effectiveness of applying microfluidics for formation of toroidal-like spheroids. The concept of our method is that cells are compressed by rotational flow in a microchannel and dielectrophoretic force. Some types of microchannels that can generate rotational flow were designed and were analysed with flow analysis software. A superior microchannel was fabricated, and a flow of NIH3T3 cell suspension was supplied to the channel. As the flow rate was changed, the cells were rotated in the microchannel according to our concept, and approximately 30% of them remained in the channel. This result supports our concept: toroidal-like spheroids can be formed under the influence of forces of rotational flow and dielectrophoresis.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMA.2016.084219
URL
https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJMA.2016.084219
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.1504/IJMA.2016.084219
  • ISSN : 2045-1067
  • ISSN : 2045-1059
  • SCOPUS ID : 85019662788

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