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  • Cell Biology
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Multicompartmentalized microreactors are designed as cell mimics with hierarchical structures.
  • Mammalian cells serve as inspiration for these advanced biomimetic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assemble and encapsulate purified nuclei from RAW 264.7 cells (pNuc) into alginate-based microreactors.
  • To demonstrate preserved nuclear function for mRNA production within these microreactors.
  • To investigate the effect of enzymatically produced oxygen on transcription.

Main Methods:

  • Purified nuclei from RAW 264.7 cells were encapsulated into alginate-based microreactors.
  • Catalase-loaded liposomes (Lcat) were incorporated into the microreactors.
  • mRNA production was measured in microreactors with and without Lcat, in the presence and absence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).

Main Results:

  • Encapsulated nuclei maintained their function for mRNA production within the microreactors.
  • Microreactors containing both pNuc and Lcat exhibited significantly higher mRNA production in the presence of H2O2.
  • Enzymatically produced oxygen locally enhanced transcription rates.

Conclusions:

  • Novel microreactors combining natural nuclei and synthetic liposomes represent an advancement over purely synthetic systems.
  • These hybrid microreactors show potential for applications as hypoxia models.
  • The developed microreactors offer opportunities for cell-free protein synthesis.