Characterization of 3D Printed Stretching Devices for Imaging Force Transmission in Live-Cells.

Carl R MayerPaul T ArsenovicKranthidhar BathulaKevin B DenisDaniel E Conway

Published in: Cellular and molecular bioengineering (2019)

Development and open distribution of low-cost, 3D-printable uniaxial and biaxial cell stretching devices compatible with live-cell fluorescent imaging allows a wider range of researchers to investigate mechanical influences on biological questions with only a minimal investment of resources.

Keyphrases

low cost
high resolution
induced apoptosis
single cell
cell cycle arrest
cell therapy
endoplasmic reticulum stress
oxidative stress
mesenchymal stem cells
fluorescence imaging
bone marrow