Electrospun TiO2 nanofiber-based cell capture assay for detecting circulating tumor cells from colorectal and gastric cancer patients.

Zhang, Nangang; Deng, Yuliang; Tai, Qidong; Cheng, Boran; Zhao, Libo; Shen, Qinglin; He, Rongxiang; Hong, Longye et al. · Adv Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A nanostructured platform that combines electrospun TiO(2) nanofibers (TiNFs)-deposited substrate and cell-capture agent realizes significant capture of circulating tumor cells (CTCs). The enhanced local topographic interactions between the horizontally packed TiNFs deposited substrates and extracellular matrix scaffolds, in addition to anti-EpCAM/EpCAM biological recognition, contributes to the significantly enhanced capture efficiency compared to flat surfaces.

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