Abstract
We develop an enzyme-triggered permeable DNA hydrogel cover to envelop and release single cells in microwells. The porous structure of the DNA hydrogel allows nutrients and waste to pass through, leading to a cell viability as high as 98%. The design provides a general method to culture, monitor, and manipulate single cells, and has potential applications in cell patterning and studying cell communication.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4714-4717 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 34 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 14 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering