Impedimetric quantification of the density of suspending Trichomonas vaginalis

Ming Jei Chen, Chia Hao Huang, Kin Fong Lei, Wei Hung Cheng, Petrus Tang

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Abstract

To investigate the chemosensitivity of T. vaginalis under tested drug, quantification of the density of T. vaginalis is necessary to study its viability. However, because T. vaginalis is suspended in the medium, microscopic quantification is not practical. In this work, impedimetric quantification of T. vaginalis was demonstrated using a biosensor. Investigations of impedance spectrum, sample loading volume, and correction between impedance magnitude and density of T. vaginalis were reported. Results showed the feasibility of the quantification of suspending cells based on impedance measurement technique. With the advantage of microfluidics technology, quantification of suspending cells can be completed in less sample volume (30 μl) and fast response (a few seconds). The present work has high potential to apply for the study of the development of therapeutic drug of T. vaginalis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 11th Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages490-493
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509019472
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Nov 28
Event11th IEEE Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2016 - Sendai, Japan
Duration: 2016 Apr 172016 Apr 20

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE 11th Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2016

Other

Other11th IEEE Annual International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2016
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySendai
Period16-04-1716-04-20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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