Quantitative measurement of permeabilization in living cells by terahertz attenuated total reflection

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Abstract

Using Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) imaging technique in the terahertz domain, we demonstrate non-invasive, non-staining real time measurements of cytoplasm leakage during permeabilization of live MDCK cells by saponin at low concentration. The origin of the contrast observed between cells and culture medium is addressed by both experimental and theoretical approaches, and demonstrated to give access to permeabilization dynamics for two close saponin concentrations (50 and 75 μg/ml).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIRMMW-THz 2015 - 40th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479982721
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Nov 2015
Event40th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2015 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 23 Aug 201528 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameIRMMW-THz 2015 - 40th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves

Conference

Conference40th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period23/08/1528/08/15

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