A microfluidic device for studying cell signaling with multiple inputs and adjustable amplitudes and frequencies

Zubaidah Ningsih; James W. M. Chon; Andrew H. A. Clayton

doi:10.1117/12.2033615

7 December 2013 A microfluidic device for studying cell signaling with multiple inputs and adjustable amplitudes and frequencies

Zubaidah Ningsih, James W. M. Chon, Andrew H. A. Clayton

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Proceedings Volume 8923, Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems; 89233D (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2033615
Event: SPIE Micro+Nano Materials, Devices, and Applications, 2013, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Abstract

Cell function is largely controlled by an intricate web of macromolecular interactions called signaling networks. It is known that the type and the intensity (concentration) of stimulus affect cell behavior. However, the temporal aspect of the stimulus is not yet fully understood. Moreover, the process of distinguishing between two stimuli by a cell is still not clear. A microfluidic device enables the delivery of a precise and exact stimulus to the cell due to the laminar flow established inside its micro-channel. The slow stream delivers a constant stimulus which is adjustable according to the experiment set up. Moreover, with controllable inputs, microfluidic facilitates the stimuli delivery according to a certain pattern with adjustable amplitude, frequency and phase. Several designs of PDMS microfluidic device has been produced in this project via photolithography and soft lithography processes. To characterize the microfluidic performance, two experiments has been conducted. First, by comparing the fluorescence intensity and the lifetime of fluorescein in the present of KI, mixing extent between two inputs was observed using Frequency Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM). Furthermore, the input-output relationship of fluorescein concentration delivered was also drawn to characterize the amplitude, frequency and phase of the inputs. Second experiment involved the cell culturing inside microfluidic. Using NG108-15 cells, proliferation and differentiation were observed based on the cell number and cell physiological changes. Our results demonstrate that hurdle design gives 86% mixing of fluorescein and buffer. Relationship between inputoutput fluorescein concentrations delivered has also been demonstrated and cells were successfully cultured inside the microfluidic.

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Zubaidah Ningsih, James W. M. Chon, and Andrew H. A. Clayton "A microfluidic device for studying cell signaling with multiple inputs and adjustable amplitudes and frequencies", Proc. SPIE 8923, Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems, 89233D (7 December 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2033615

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Microfluidics

Semiconducting wafers

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