Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A novel electroporation method using a capillary and wire-type electrode.

Jeong Ah Kim1, Keunchang Cho, Mi Sun Shin

  • 1NanoEntek. Inc., 12F Ace High-End Tower, 235-2 Guro-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul 152-711, Republic of Korea.

Biosensors & Bioelectronics
|February 5, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

<i>Ginkgo biloba</i> extract for dizziness-related symptoms in central neurological disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frontiers in neurology·2026
Same author

Dual Targeting of HIF-1α and DLL4 by Isoxanthohumol Potentiates Immune Checkpoint Blockade.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
Same author

Alkaloids and anthraquinones of Hemerocallis fulva var. kwanso roots and their PTP1B inhibitory activity.

Phytochemistry·2026
Same author

Polyphenols from the aerial parts of Lespedeza cuneata and their inhibitory effects on PTP1B and α-glucosidase: insights from in vitro and in Silico analyses.

Journal of natural medicines·2026
Same author

Phytochemical constituents of <i>Hydrangea macrophylla</i> var. <i>acuminata</i> leaves and their inhibitory activity against PTP1B and α-glucosidase.

Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry·2025
Same author

Ellagitannins from <i>Punica granatum</i> Stem and Pericarpium: Mechanistic Insights into PTP1B Inhibition and Evaluation of α-Glucosidase Inhibition and Antioxidant Activity.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry·2025
Same journal

Recent developments of textile-based triboelectric nanogenerators for smart sports applications.

Biosensors & bioelectronics·2026
Same journal

One-Tube RPA-CRISPR-Cas13a assay with rational design for single-molecule detection of waterborne viruses in drinking water treatment.

Biosensors & bioelectronics·2026
Same journal

AI-driven photophysics-aware design of fluorescent probes with applications in α-synuclein biosensing and inhibitor screening.

Biosensors & bioelectronics·2026
Same journal

Three-dimensional helical integration of high-density linear microelectrode arrays and their cross-tissue applications.

Biosensors & bioelectronics·2026
Same journal

Integration of electrochemical sensors in organ-on-a-chip microfluidic platforms: Advances and perspectives.

Biosensors & bioelectronics·2026
Same journal

DNN-PURE: A deep neural network approach to paper-based urea sensing.

Biosensors & bioelectronics·2026
See all related articles

This study introduces a novel capillary electroporation system that significantly improves cell viability and transfection rates for various mammalian cells. The new device reduces cell death and speeds up the process compared to conventional methods.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Electroporation is a common gene transfection method.
  • Low cell viability is a significant challenge in conventional electroporation.
  • Existing methods struggle with hard-to-transfect cells like stem and primary cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel electroporation device to enhance cell viability and transfection efficiency.
  • To address the limitations of conventional electroporation systems.
  • To create a versatile system applicable to diverse mammalian cell types.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel capillary electroporation system utilizing a wire-type electrode and capillary tube.
  • Testing the system on various mammalian cells, including cell lines, primary cells, and stem cells.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Comparative analysis with conventional electroporation systems.
  • Main Results:

    • The capillary electroporation system demonstrated significantly reduced cell death.
    • High transfection rates achieved: >80% in HeLa and COS-7 cells, >50% in stem and primary cells.
    • Cell viability remained high at approximately 70-80% across all tested cell types.
    • Electroporation process time reduced by up to 15 minutes per sample set.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel capillary electroporation system offers a superior alternative to conventional methods.
    • This technology enhances both transfection efficiency and cell viability for a broad range of mammalian cells.
    • The system's design, including the wire-type electrode and capillary tube, contributes to its effectiveness and efficiency.