Studies for thread release and ejection dynamics of cnidarian nematocysts and their DEP characterization/manipulation for osmotic based delivery systems

S. Park*, G. Piriatinskiy, U. Shavit, T. Lotan, G. Yossifon

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Abstract

Nematocyst is one of the fastest natural delivery systems where its underlying mechanism has not yet been clearly explained. Our unique microfluidic platform enables to study the thread (needle) release and fluid ejection dynamics. We have also characterized the nematocysts' dielectric properties using DEP techniques, enabling their manipulation within microfluidic platform. This study has a great potential to produce a novel drug delivery platform which combines the biological injection system with micro/nano fluidics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages385-386
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9780979806490
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 9 Oct 201613 Oct 2016

Publication series

Name20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period9/10/1613/10/16

Keywords

  • Dielectrophoresis
  • Ejection dynamics
  • Nematocyst

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