Non-invasive microsensors for studying cell/tissue physiology

D. C. Vanegas; M. Taguchi; P. Chaturvedi; S. Burrs; E. S. McLamore

doi:10.1117/12.2016233

31 May 2013 Non-invasive microsensors for studying cell/tissue physiology

D. C. Vanegas, M. Taguchi, P. Chaturvedi, S. Burrs, E. S. McLamore

Proceedings Volume 8719, Smart Biomedical and Physiological Sensor Technology X; 87190N (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016233
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Non-invasive tools that allow real-time quantification of molecules relevant to metabolism, homeostasis, and cell signaling in cells and tissue are of great importance for studying physiology. Several microsensor technologies have been developed to monitor concentration of molecules such as ions, oxygen, electroactive molecules (e.g., nitric oxide, hydrogen peroxide), and biomolecules (e.g., sugars, hormones). The major challenges for microsensors are overcoming relatively low sensitivity and low signal-to-noise ratio. Modern approaches for enhancing microsensor performance focus on the incorporation of catalytic nanomaterials to increase sensitivity, reduce response time, and increase operating range. To improve signal-to-noise ratio, a non-invasive microsensor modality called self-referencing (SR) is being applied. The SR technique allows measurement of temporal and spatial transport dynamics at the cell, tissue, organ, and organismal level.

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D. C. Vanegas, M. Taguchi, P. Chaturvedi, S. Burrs, and E. S. McLamore "Non-invasive microsensors for studying cell/tissue physiology", Proc. SPIE 8719, Smart Biomedical and Physiological Sensor Technology X, 87190N (31 May 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016233

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