Detection of the cell viability and proliferation using two-signal electrochemical method

Analyst. 2012 Jul 21;137(14):3230-3. doi: 10.1039/c2an35076a. Epub 2012 May 18.

Abstract

Two electrochemical signals of the MCF-7 cell were simultaneously detected by using multiwall carbon nanotubes and room temperature ionic liquid composite film modified electrode. The signal at +0.726 V due to the oxidation of xanthine and guanine, was obviously improved. And the signal at +1.053 V due to the oxidation of hypoxanthine and adenine was found for the first time. This two-signal electrochemical method is credible to detect cell viability and proliferation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cell Survival
  • Electrochemistry / instrumentation
  • Electrochemistry / methods*
  • Electrodes
  • Humans
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Nanotubes, Carbon