Integrated multiple patch-clamp array chip via lateral cell trapping junctions

doi:10.1063/1.1650035

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Integrated multiple patch-clamp array chip via lateral cell trapping junctions

2004-03-15

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Jiwon Seo

Cristian Ionescu‐Zanetti

Jordan Diamond

Ratnesh Lal

L. P. Lee

DOI：10.1063/1.1650035

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We present an integrated multiple patch-clamp array chip by utilizing lateral cell trapping junctions. The intersectional design of a microfluidic network provides multiple cell addressing and manipulation sites for efficient electrophysiological measurements at a number of patch sites. The patch pores consist of openings in the sidewall of a main fluidic channel, and a membrane patch is drawn into a smaller horizontal channel. This device geometry not only minimizes capacitive coupling between the cell reservoir and the patch channel, but also allows simultaneous optical and electrical measurements of ion channel proteins. Evidence of the hydrodynamic placement of mammalian cells at the patch sites as well as measurements of patch sealing resistance is presented. Device fabrication is based on micromolding of polydimethylsiloxane, thus allowing inexpensive mass production of disposable high-throughput biochips. (C) 2004 American Institute of Physics.

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