Transfection of cells using flow-through electroporation based on constant voltage |
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Authors: | Geng Tao Zhan Yihong Wang Jun Lu Chang |
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Institution: | Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. |
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Abstract: | Electroporation is a high-efficiency and low-toxicity physical gene transfer method. Classical electroporation protocols are limited by the small volume of cell samples processed (less than 10(7) cells per reaction) and low DNA uptake due to partial permeabilization of the cell membrane. Here we describe a flow-through electroporation protocol for continuous transfection of cells, using disposable devices, a syringe pump and a low-cost power supply that provides a constant voltage. We show transfection of cell samples with rates ranging from 40 μl min(-1) to 20 ml min(-1) with high efficiency. By inducing complex migrations of cells during the flow, we also show permeabilization of the entire cell membrane and markedly increased DNA uptake. The fabrication of the devices takes 1 d and the flow-through electroporation typically takes 1-2 h. |
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