Patterned Co-culture of Live Cells on a Microchip by Photocrosslinking with Benzophenone

Anal Sci. 2016;32(1):113-6. doi: 10.2116/analsci.32.113.

Abstract

The patterned coculture of different types of living cells in a microfluidic device is crucial for the analysis of cellular interactions and cell-cell communication. In the present study, cell patterning was achieved by photocrosslinking benzophenone derivatives in a microfluidic channel. Optimization of UV irradiation conditions enabled successful fixation of live cells. In addition, patterning and co-culture of non-adherent K562 cells and adherent RF-6A cells was achieved by successive rounds of patterning. The present approach is expected to be useful for the development of in vitro methods for studying cell signaling.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Benzophenones / chemistry*
  • Cell Adhesion / radiation effects
  • Cell Communication / radiation effects
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Coculture Techniques / instrumentation
  • Coculture Techniques / methods*
  • Cross-Linking Reagents / chemistry*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • K562 Cells
  • Lab-On-A-Chip Devices*
  • Macaca mulatta
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Ultraviolet Rays*

Substances

  • Benzophenones
  • Cross-Linking Reagents
  • benzophenone