Combined optical and electronic sensing of epithelial cells using planar organic transistors.

Ramuz, Marc; Hama, Adel; Huerta, Miriam; Rivnay, Jonathan; Leleux, Pierre; Owens, Róisín M · Adv Mater · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A planar, conducting-polymer-based transistor for combined optical and electronic monitoring of live cells provides a unique platform for monitoring the health of cells in vitro. Monitoring of MDCK-I epithelial cells over several days is shown, along with a demonstration of the device for toxicology studies, of use in future drug discovery or diagnostics applications.

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