Title :
Electrophysiological biosensor with micro channel array for multipoint measurement of signals from distributed cells
Author :
Konishi, S. ; Suzuki, K. ; Tonomura, W. ; Kitazawa, R. ; Ueyama, T. ; Okamura, H.
Author_Institution :
Ritsumeikan Univ., Kyoto, Japan
Abstract :
We have studied and developed electrophysiological biosensors by MEMS technology. Micro channel arrays (hereafter MCA) integrated with suction holes and electrodes were previously presented for electrophysiological biosensors for the drug screening. This paper proposes novel electrophysiological biosensors with MCA for both batch measurement and multipoint measurement of cell signals based on our previous results. Report on experimental results of feasible study with using developed biosensors will follow the description of design and fabrication of devices.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biosensors; cellular biophysics; microelectrodes; micromechanical devices; signal detection; MCA; MEMS technology; batch measurement; distributed cell; electrode; electrophysiological biosensor; microchannel array; multipoint signal measurement; suction hole; Biosensors; Drugs; Electrodes; Electrophysiology; Etching; Fabrication; Micromechanical devices; Plastic insulation; Polymer films; Signal detection; Distributed cells; Electrophysiological Biosensor; MCA; MEMS; Multipoint measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology, 2005. 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8711-2
DOI :
10.1109/MMB.2005.1548478