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Spatiotemporal dynamics significantly impact sensor accuracy in microscale cell cultures. Our model reveals deviations between measured and actual pH and oxygen levels, crucial for real-time monitoring.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Biophysics

Background:

Real-time monitoring of cellular reactions in microscale volumes is essential for biological research.
Integrated sensors for pH and dissolved oxygen are commonly used but their accuracy can be affected by complex factors.
Understanding the influence of spatiotemporal dynamics on sensor data is critical for reliable results.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify the impact of spatiotemporal dynamics on sensor data accuracy in microscale reaction volumes.
To model cellular reactions, including proton extrusion and oxygen consumption, in complex buffering solutions.
To analyze the effect of buffering species on proton diffusion and sensor response time.

Main Methods:

A 3D finite element model was developed to simulate diffusion and metabolic reactions.
The model incorporated cellular metabolism (proton extrusion, oxygen consumption) and buffering effects.
Sensor impulse response time was implemented using linear convolution to mimic real-world sensor delays.
Model validation was performed using an electrochemical approach.

Main Results:

Significant deviations were observed between measured and actual pH and dissolved oxygen values within the cell culture volume.
The study detailed the effect of buffering species on proton diffusion dynamics.
The model demonstrated that sensor placement and spatiotemporal factors influence data interpretation.

Conclusions:

Spatiotemporal dynamics introduce significant errors in sensor readings from microscale cell cultures.
Accurate interpretation of real-time monitoring data requires accounting for diffusion, reaction, and buffering effects.
The developed model is applicable to various biosensor applications involving dissolved gases and ion diffusion in buffered solutions.