In-vitro transgenic mice liver tissue culture via hydrodynamic flow perfusion bioreactor

Chen Wei Wu*, Shilpa Sivashankar, Srinivasu Valagerahally Puttaswamy, Hui Ling Lin, Kuo Wei Chang, Chau Ting Yeh, Cheng Hsien Liu

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Abstract

We report a Poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) bioreactor in which hepatitis B virus (HBV) infected transgenic mice liver tissue has been cultured for long term with the continuous flow of culture medium, surrounded by mesothelial cells to provide 3-dimensional culturing conditions with adequate nutrient exchange. PDMS membrane was fabricated and a layer of mesothelial cells were cultured on it. Further this membrane was deformed and positioned on the microchannel by suction through the holes at the bottom of the channel. Liver tissue of transgenic mice was introduced on PDMS membrane. The experimental results proved that the proposed bioreactor portrays the in-vivo conditions better, with substantial improvement of liver-specific functions such as sufficient antigen expression, better structural integrity when compared to conventional static culture method. The in-vitro culture period of sliced liver tissue in our bioreactor was extended for 9 days to facilitate drug screening applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 7th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2012
Pages133-136
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event7th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2012 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 05 03 201208 03 2012

Publication series

Name2012 7th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2012

Conference

Conference7th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2012
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period05/03/1208/03/12

Keywords

  • Bioreactor
  • Hydrodynamic Flow
  • Tissue Culture
  • Transgenic Mice

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