Deformation of red blood cells under Dielectrophoresis

Nicholas George Hallfors, Falah Alhammadi, Anas Alazzam

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Abstract

In this work we describe the effect of Dielectrophoresis (DEP) on the deformation of red blood cells by measuring the change in aspect ratio. The force induced through DEP will act against the elastic force of the cell, lengthening and slimming the cell. The change in dimensions due to deformation under DEP is measured under a microscope, and when compared to DEP force applied, can provide useful information about the mechanical properties of cell. Deformation characteristics can be used to classify cells, as well as provide information on effects of DEP on cells.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2016 International Conference on Bio-Engineering for Smart Technologies, BioSMART 2016
EditorsAmine Nait-Ali, Meis Moukayed, Mulhim Al Doori, Vinod Pangracious
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509045686
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Jan 2017
Event2016 International Conference on Bio-Engineering for Smart Technologies, BioSMART 2016 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 4 Dec 20167 Dec 2016

Publication series

Name2016 International Conference on Bio-Engineering for Smart Technologies, BioSMART 2016

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Bio-Engineering for Smart Technologies, BioSMART 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period4/12/167/12/16

Keywords

  • cell elasticity
  • cell separation
  • deformation
  • Dielectrophoresis
  • microfluidics
  • red blood cells

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