Abstract
The planar patch-clamp technique has revolutionized ion channel study by increasing throughput and minimizing sophisticated operation. Nevertheless, the system design is often focused toward a particular objective, which sometimes limits the range of information output. Here, we present an integrated electrophysiological and optical approach for ion channel study in a microfluidic system allowing multi-content detection. Multiple fluidic injections enable both intra- and extracellular solution exchange to facilitate the study of the ion channel in a microfluidic chip with high-yield seal formation. Whole-cell and single cell recordings were validated for various cell lines, i.e. endogenous channels of HIT-T15, CHO-K1, HEK-293T, and RIN-m5f cells. Long-term recording of temporal fluorescent changes on a trapped RIN-m5F cell shows the ability of extracellular solution exchange and simultaneous optical observation. The integrated microdevice system serves as a practical tool for high-quality and multi-content ion channel electrophysiological study.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 496-503 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical |
Volume | 185 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Jun 24 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Instrumentation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Materials Chemistry