Observation of enhanced cell adhesion and transfection efficiency on superhydrophobic surfaces

Lab Chip. 2010 Mar 7;10(5):556-8. doi: 10.1039/c000798f. Epub 2010 Jan 26.

Abstract

It was found that cells attached preferentially on the roughened area of patterned superhydrophobic surfaces allowing the formation of cell microarrays with the advantages of improved cell adhesion, natural separation of colonies and enhanced transfection efficiency.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Cell Adhesion / physiology*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Materials Testing
  • Surface Properties
  • Transfection / methods*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials