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  • Cell Biology

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  • Mobile magnetic microrobots offer advantages in biomedical applications.
  • Efficient clearance of cell aggregates is vital for preventing tissue damage and reducing the need for invasive surgeries, particularly in vascular contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate cellular manipulation and cleanup of Human Liver Cancer (HepG2) cells using untethered magnetic microrobots.
  • To evaluate microrobot performance in both closed microchannel and open air-liquid interface environments.
  • To assess the impact of microrobot actuation on HepG2 cell viability.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two distinct types and sizes of untethered magnetic microrobots for cellular manipulation.
  • Conducted experiments in microchannels to simulate a controlled working environment.
  • Performed cellular cleanup on a glass slide to mimic an air-liquid interface.
  • Assessed cell viability using trypan blue staining post-actuation.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated successful manipulation and mobility of HepG2 cell clusters using magnetic microrobots in both tested environments.
  • Confirmed the potential utility of microrobots for cell sorting and separation applications.
  • Evaluated and reported on HepG2 cell viability immediately after and 24 hours post-microrobot actuation.

Conclusions:

  • Untethered magnetic microrobots are effective for manipulating and clearing cell aggregates, including HepG2 cells.
  • The demonstrated capabilities are applicable to both microfluidic and open surface environments.
  • Microrobot actuation did not compromise HepG2 cell viability, supporting their use in sensitive biomedical applications.