Light-triggered cardiac microphysiological model

Autor: V. Vurro, K. Shani, H. A. M. Ardoña, J. F. Zimmerman, V. Sesti, K. Y. Lee, Q. Jin, C. Bertarelli, K. K. Parker, G. Lanzani
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: APL Bioengineering, Vol 7, Iss 2, Pp 026108-026108-9 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2473-2877
DOI: 10.1063/5.0143409
Popis: Light is recognized as an accurate and noninvasive tool for stimulating excitable cells. Here, we report on a non-genetic approach based on organic molecular phototransducers that allows wiring- and electrode-free tissue modulation. As a proof of concept, we show photostimulation of an in vitro cardiac microphysiological model mediated by an amphiphilic azobenzene compound that preferentially dwells in the cell membrane. Exploiting this optical based stimulation technology could be a disruptive approach for highly resolved cardiac tissue stimulation.
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