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This study models cell electrodeformation (ED) using electric fields. Cell manipulation is possible by controlling electric field frequency, conductivity, and cell proximity for engineered cell assemblies.

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Area of Science:

Biophysics
Cellular Mechanics
Electrical Engineering

Background:

Understanding cell behavior under external stimuli is crucial for biological and medical applications.
Electrodeformation (ED) is a technique used to manipulate cells with electric fields.
The frequency response of cells in electric fields requires detailed characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

To model and understand the frequency response of cells undergoing electrodeformation (ED) in an electric field.
To investigate the impact of electric field anisotropy and conductivity ratios on the Maxwell stress tensor (MST).
To explore cell manipulation strategies using electrical cues and MST.

Main Methods:

A continuum-based analysis was employed for modeling ED.
Maxwell stress tensor (MST) calculations were used to quantify forces on cells.
The study analyzed the effects of electric field frequency, anisotropy, and cell proximity.

Main Results:

Electric field anisotropy and conductivity ratio significantly impact MST at the cytoplasm-membrane interface.
Cell proximity enhances capacitive coupling, sensitive to MST magnitude and spatial anisotropy.
Frequency modulates electrical cues and MST, offering a toolkit for cell manipulation.

Conclusions:

Cell distribution and orientation angle are critical for engineered cell assemblies via controlled ED and capacitive coupling.
Frequency significantly influences MST transitions, with shape anisotropy having less impact than orientation angle.
The findings provide insights into exploiting electrical properties for precise cell manipulation and assembly engineering.