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SIROF stabilized PEDOT/PSS allows biocompatible and reversible direct current stimulation capable of driving electrotaxis in cells
Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Germany; BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Germany .
Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Germany; BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Germany .
Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Germany; BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Germany .
Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, Germany; BrainLinks-BrainTools Center, University of Freiburg, Germany .
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2021 (English)In: Biomaterials, ISSN 0142-9612, E-ISSN 1878-5905, Vol. 275, article id 120949Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Electrotaxis is a naturally occurring phenomenon in which ionic gradients dictate the directed migration of cells involved in different biological processes such as wound healing, embryonic development, or cancer metastasis. To investigate these processes, direct current (DC) has been used to generate electric fields capable of eliciting an electrotactic response in cells. However, the need for metallic electrodes to deliver said currents has hindered electrotaxis research and the application of DC stimulation as medical therapy. This study aimed to investigate the capability of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT/PSS) on sputtered iridium oxide film (SIROF) electrodes to generate stable direct currents. The electrochemical properties of PEDOT/PSS allow ions to be released and reabsorbed depending on the polarity of the current flow. SIROF stabilized PEDOT/PSS electrodes demonstrated exceptional stability in voltage and current controlled DC stimulation for periods of up to 12 hours. These electrodes were capable of directing cell migration of the rat prostate cancer cell line MAT-LyLu in a microfluidic chamber without the need for chemical buffers. This material combination shows excellent promise for accelerating electrotaxis research and facilitating the translation of DC stimulation to medical applications thanks to its biocompatibility, ionic charge injection mechanisms, and recharging capabilities in a biological environment.

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Elsevier, 2021. Vol. 275, article id 120949
Keywords [en]
Electrotaxis, PEDOT, SIROF, Wound Healing, Conducting polymers, Bioelectric medicine
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Materials Chemistry
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Medical Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-86082DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.120949ISI: 000678023700001PubMedID: 34153784Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85109039031OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-86082DiVA, id: diva2:1574378
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EU, Horizon 2020, 759655
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Validerad;2021;Nivå 2;2021-06-28 (johcin)

Available from: 2021-06-28 Created: 2021-06-28 Last updated: 2021-08-18Bibliographically approved

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