SpringerProtocols: Abstract: Dielectrophoresis as a Cell Characterisation Tool

Dielectrophoresis as a Cell Characterisation Tool

By: Kai F. Hoettges¹

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Dielectrophoresis (DEP) is a technique which offers label-free measurement of cell electrophysiology by monitoring its movement in non-uniform electric fields. In this chapter, the theory underlying DEP is explored, as are the implications of the development of equipment for taking such measurements. Practical considerations such as the selection of a suspending medium are also discussed.

Affiliation(s): (1) Centre for Biomedical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guilford, Surrey, UK

Book Title: Microengineering in Biotechnology

Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 583 | Pub. Date: Oct-01-2008 | Page Range: 183-198 | DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-106-6_8

Subject: Biotechnology

Key Words: AC electrokinetics - microelectrodes - dielectrics

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