Real-time detection of neurite outgrowth using microfluidic device

Samhwan Kim, Jongmoon Jang, Hongsoo Choi, Cheil Moon

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Abstract

We developed a simple method for real-time detection of the neurite outgrowth using microfluidic device. Our microfluidic device contains three compartmentalized channels which are for cell seeding, hydrogel and growth factors. Collagen gel is filled in the middle channel and pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells are seeded in the left channel. To induce differentiation of PC12 cells, 50 ng/ml to1000 ng/ml of nerve growth factor (NGF) is introduced into the right channel. After three days of NGF treatment, PC12 cells begin to extend neurites and formed neurite network from sixth day. Quantification of neurite outgrowth is analyzed by measuring the total area of neurites. On sixth day, the area is doubled compared to the area on third day and increases by 20 times on ninth day.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNano-Bio Sensing, Imaging, and Spectroscopy
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
EventSPIE Nano-Bio Sensing, Imaging, and Spectroscopy - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 20 Feb 201323 Feb 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8879
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Nano-Bio Sensing, Imaging, and Spectroscopy
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period20/02/1323/02/13

Keywords

  • Microfluidic device
  • Nerve growth factor
  • Neurite outgrowth

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