| Autor: |
Henry W, Hoyle, Claire L, Mobbs, Stefan A, Przyborski |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.). 2436 |
| ISSN: |
1940-6029 |
| Popis: |
Complex three-dimensional (3D) tissue equivalents have been widely developed with applications with a multitude of organs and tissues. While these systems lead to significant improvements over conventional two-dimensional culture, the static conditions of the surrounding medium still present a limitation to the physiological relevance of these models. Medium perfusion and convective mixing can be introduced to these models through a variety of techniques using equipment such as pumps and rockers. These systems can easily become very complex or suffer from limited control over the fluid flow properties. We have developed a bioreactor enabling controlled perfusion of 3D tissue equivalents utilizing a magnetic stirrer-based system, allowing for scalability and ease of use. This system has demonstrated potential applications in a range of tissues such as the liver, intestine, and skin, with many other potential applications yet to be tested. Our solution provides users with a low cost and easy to use alternative to complex bioreactor systems while still providing high levels of control over fluid flow and structural properties of the tissue constructs. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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