研究目的
Investigating the effects of geometrical variation, particularly channel dimension, on OECT cell-based sensing to enhance sensitivity for different epithelial cell types.
研究成果
The sensitivity of OECT-based biosensors is influenced by channel area and cell tightness. Large OECTs are more sensitive to low-frequency signals and tightly packed cells, while small OECTs are better for high-frequency signals and leaky cells. Optimal performance requires balancing channel and cell impedances. This work provides insights for designing OECTs tailored to specific biological assays.
研究不足
The study is limited to specific cell lines (caco-2 and NPC43) and OECT dimensions; more cell lines and sizes are needed for a quantitative model. Nanometric patterning could improve sensitivity but was not explored. The impedance matching requirement may restrict applicability to certain cell-OECT combinations.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
OECTs were fabricated in four different dimensions to study their time and frequency responses to epithelial cells (caco-2 and NPC43). Methods included harmonic input, step input, and impedance measurements to characterize transconductance, rise time, and impedance magnitude.
2:3). Methods included harmonic input, step input, and impedance measurements to characterize transconductance, rise time, and impedance magnitude. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Human epithelial colorectal adenocarcinoma cells (caco-2) and nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells (NPC43) were cultured on OECTs and transwell filters. Cells were selected based on their tightness, with caco-2 being tighter and NPC43 leakier.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes borosilicate glass substrates, titanium and gold for electrodes, SU-8 for passivation, PEDOT:PSS for channels, Ag/AgCl gate electrode, oscilloscope, current-follower circuit, Millicell ERS-2 Voltohmmeter. Materials include cell culture media (DMEM, RPMI 1640), FBS, P/S, fibronectin, gelatine, ethanol, DPBS.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
OECTs were fabricated using photolithography and lift-off processes. Cells were cultured on OECTs after sterilization and protein coating. Electrical measurements were performed with sinusoidal and square-wave inputs at various frequencies, and data was analyzed using fitting equations and impedance calculations.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data was fitted to exponential and sinusoidal equations to extract time constants and transconductance. Impedance was calculated from gate current and voltage differences. Statistical analysis included normalization and comparison of responses across different OECT sizes and cell types.
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PEDOT:PSS
Clevios PH 500
Heraeus
Used as the conducting polymer for the transistor channel.
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borosilicate glass substrate
Schott
Used as a substrate for fabricating OECT devices.
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positive photoresist
SPR660
Microchem
Used in the lift-off process for patterning electrodes.
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SU-8
Microchem
Used as a passivation layer and substratum for cell contact.
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ethylene glycol
Sigma Aldrich
Component in the polymeric solution for channel fabrication.
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3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane
Sigma Aldrich
Component in the polymeric solution for channel fabrication.
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Ag/AgCl wire
Used as the gate electrode for electrical measurements.
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oscilloscope
Used to capture and analyze electrical signals.
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current-follower circuit
Tailor-designed circuit to convert current to voltage signals.
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Millicell ERS-2 Voltohmmeter
ERS-2
Millipore
Used to measure TEER values of cell monolayers.
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transwell porous filter
Corning
Used for culturing cells and TEER measurement.
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