New imaging tools visualize cell function in microphysical systems

Now, researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have developed a new analysis method that uses scanning probe microscopy (SPM) to visualize cell functions in MPS

SPM is different from an optical microscope because it uses a fine probe to scan the surface of the sample and then uses the local interaction between the probe and the surface

In this study, SPMs evaluated blood vessel models (vascular models on a chip) by scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) and scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM)

Polysulfonic mucopolysaccharides show the potential to reproduce their similar physiology and function in the human body

Some people tout the use of electrochemical sensors to monitor MPS

"Our research team has developed various electrochemical imaging tools, SPMs and electrochemical arrays," explained corresponding author Hitoshi Shiku

"These devices will help MPS introduce next-generation sensors

Journal Reference :

1. Yuji Nashimoto, Minori Abe, Ryota Fujii, Noriko Taira, Hiroki Ida, Yasufumi Takahashi, Kosuke Ino, Javier Ramon-Azcon, Hitoshi Shiku.