Cell metabolism measurements in culture via microelectronic biosensors

M Grattarola; S Martinoia; G Carlini; A Cambiaso; M Tedesco; M T Parodi; G Ferri

Cell metabolism measurements in culture via microelectronic biosensors

Cytotechnology. 1991:5 Suppl 1:57-8.

Authors

M Grattarola¹, S Martinoia, G Carlini, A Cambiaso, M Tedesco, M T Parodi, G Ferri

Affiliation

¹ Biophysical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Genova, Italy.

PMID: 1367122

Abstract

Silicon-based H(+)-sensitive biosensors in proximity to a cell population detect variations in cell metabolism via local measurements of changes in pH. The feasibility of this approach is shown in the case of ISFET devices.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Biosensing Techniques*
Cells / metabolism*
Cells, Cultured
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Transistors, Electronic