On-chip three-dimensional cell culture in phaseguides improves hepatocyte functions in vitro

dc.contributor.authorJang, Mics
dc.contributor.authorNeužil, Pavelcs
dc.contributor.authorVolk, Thomascs
dc.contributor.authorManz, Andreascs
dc.contributor.authorKleber, Astridcs
dc.coverage.issue034113cs
dc.coverage.volume9cs
dc.date.issued2015-06-23cs
dc.description.abstractThe in vitro study of liver functions and liver cell specific responses to external stimuli deals with the problem to preserve the in vivo functions of primary hepatocytes. In this study, we used the biochip OrganoPlateTM (MIMETAS) that combines different advantages for the cultivation of hepatocytes in vitro: (1) the perfusion flow is achieved without a pump allowing easy handling and placement in the incubator; (2) the phaseguides allow plating of matrix-embedded cells in lanes adjacent to the perfusion flow without physical barrier; and (3) the matrix-embedding ensures indirect contact of the cells to the flow. In order to evaluate the applicability of this biochip for the study of hepatocyte’s functions, MatrigelTM-embedded HepG2 cells were cultured over three weeks in this biochip and compared to a static Matrigel culture (3D) and a monolayer culture (2D). Chip-cultured cells grew in spheroid-like structures and were characterized by the formation of bile canaliculi and a high viability over 14 days. Hepatocyte-specific physiology was achieved as determined by an increase in albumin production. Improved detoxification metabolism was demonstrated by strongly increased cytochrome P450 activity and urea production. Additionally, chip-cultured cells displayed increased sensitivity to cetaminophen. Altogether, the OrganoPlate seems to be a very useful alternative for the cultivation of hepatocytes, as their behavior was strongly improved over 2D and static 3D cultures and the results were largely comparable and partly superior to the previous reports on biochip-cultured hepatocytes. As for the low technical needs, this platform has the appearance ofbeing highly applicable for further studies of hepatocytes’ responses to external stimuli. stimuli.VC 2015 AIP Publishing LLC.en
dc.description.abstractThe in vitro study of liver functions and liver cell specific responses to external stimuli deals with the problem to preserve the in vivo functions of primary hepatocytes. In this study, we used the biochip OrganoPlateTM (MIMETAS) that combines different advantages for the cultivation of hepatocytes in vitro: (1) the perfusion flow is achieved without a pump allowing easy handling and placement in the incubator; (2) the phaseguides allow plating of matrix-embedded cells in lanes adjacent to the perfusion flow without physical barrier; and (3) the matrix-embedding ensures indirect contact of the cells to the flow. In order to evaluate the applicability of this biochip for the study of hepatocyte’s functions, MatrigelTM-embedded HepG2 cells were cultured over three weeks in this biochip and compared to a static Matrigel culture (3D) and a monolayer culture (2D). Chip-cultured cells grew in spheroid-like structures and were characterized by the formation of bile canaliculi and a high viability over 14 days. Hepatocyte-specific physiology was achieved as determined by an increase in albumin production. Improved detoxification metabolism was demonstrated by strongly increased cytochrome P450 activity and urea production. Additionally, chip-cultured cells displayed increased sensitivity to cetaminophen. Altogether, the OrganoPlate seems to be a very useful alternative for the cultivation of hepatocytes, as their behavior was strongly improved over 2D and static 3D cultures and the results were largely comparable and partly superior to the previous reports on biochip-cultured hepatocytes. As for the low technical needs, this platform has the appearance ofbeing highly applicable for further studies of hepatocytes’ responses to external stimuli. stimuli.VC 2015 AIP Publishing LLC.en
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dc.identifier.citationBiomicrofluidics. 2015, vol. 9, issue 034113, p. 034113-1-034113-13.en
dc.identifier.doi10.1063/1.4922863cs
dc.identifier.issn1932-1058cs
dc.identifier.other115138cs
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11012/61779
dc.language.isoencs
dc.publisherAIP Publishingcs
dc.relation.ispartofBiomicrofluidicscs
dc.relation.urihttp://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/journal/bmf/9/3/10.1063/1.4922863cs
dc.rights(C) AIP Publishingcs
dc.rights.accessopenAccesscs
dc.rights.sherpahttp://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/issn/1932-1058/cs
dc.subjecthepatocytesen
dc.subject3D cultureen
dc.subjecthepatocytes
dc.subject3D culture
dc.titleOn-chip three-dimensional cell culture in phaseguides improves hepatocyte functions in vitroen
dc.title.alternativeOn-chip three-dimensional cell culture in phaseguides improves hepatocyte functions in vitroen
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dc.type.statusPeer-revieweden
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thesis.grantorVysoké učení technické v Brně. Středoevropský technologický institut VUT. Chytré nanonástrojecs
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