Millifluidic magnetophoresis-based chip for agespecific fractionation: evaluating the impact of age on metabolomics and gene expression in yeast.

Autor: Wittmann, L., Eigenfeld, M., Büchner, K., Meiler, J., Habisch, H., Madl, T., Kerpes, R., Becker, T., Berensmeier, S., Schwaminger, S. P.
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Zdroj: Lab on a Chip; 6/7/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 11, p2987-2998, 12p
Abstrakt: A novel millifluidic process introduces age-based fractionation of S. pastorianus var. carlsbergensis yeast culture through magnetophoresis. Saccharomyces yeast is a model organism for aging research used in various industries. Traditional age-based cell separation methods were labor-intensive, but techniques like magnetic labeling have eased the process by being non-invasive and scalable. Our approach introduces an age-specific fractionation using a 3D-printed millfluidic chip in a two-step process, ensuring efficient cell deflection in the magnetic field and counteracting magnetic induced convection. Among various channel designs, the pinchshaped channel proved most effective for age differentiation based on magnetically labeled bud scar numbers. Metabolomic analyses revealed changes in certain amino acids and increased NAD+ levels, suggesting metabolic shifts in aging cells. Gene expression studies further underlined these age-related metabolic changes. This innovative platform offers a high-throughput, non-invasive method for age-specific yeast cell fractionation, with potential applications in industries ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index