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Pneumatically actuated elastomeric device for simultaneous mechanobiological studies & live-cell fluorescent microscopy

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    53 Lataukset (Pure)

    Abstrakti

    In this study, we demonstrate the functionality and usability of a compact, pneumatically actuated, elastomeric stimulation device for mechanobiological studies. The soft mechatronic device enables high-resolution live-cell confocal fluorescent imaging during equiaxial stretching. Several single cells can be tracked and imaged repeatedly after stretching periods. For demonstration, we provide image based analysis of dynamic change of the cell body and the nucleus area and actin fiber orientation during mechanical stimulation of mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cells. Additionally, we present the characteristics of the device utilizing computational simulations and experimental validation using a particle tracking method for strain field analysis.

    AlkuperäiskieliEnglanti
    OtsikkoInternational Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales, MARSS 2017 - Proceedings
    ToimittajatS Haliyo, S Martel, S. Fatikow
    KustantajaIEEE
    ISBN (elektroninen)978-1-5386-0346-8
    DOI - pysyväislinkit
    TilaJulkaistu - 2017
    OKM-julkaisutyyppiA4 Artikkeli konferenssijulkaisussa
    TapahtumaInternational Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales (MARSS) -
    Kesto: 1 tammik. 2017 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales (MARSS)
    Ajanjakso1/01/17 → …

    Tutkimusalat

    • High-resolution imaging
    • Mechanical stimulation
    • Mouse embryonic fibroblasts
    • PDMS
    • Particle tracking
    • Pneumatic actuation
    • Strain field analysis

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