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A novel 3D-printed inset design improves electric field uniformity in electroporation for adherent cells in well plates. This advancement enhances localized drug delivery and offers a standardized, cost-effective solution for cell culture research.

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Background:

  • Electroporation is vital for localized drug delivery, but in vitro studies on adherent cells lack standardization.
  • Existing methods for cell suspensions offer uniform electric fields, unlike those for adherent cells in well plates.
  • Inconsistent electric fields in current setups hinder reproducible results in cell-based assays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and validate a novel inset for standard low-volume well plates (24- and 96-well) to achieve uniform electric field distribution.
  • To improve the consistency and repeatability of in vitro electroporation for adherent cells.
  • To facilitate effective localized drug molecule delivery in cell culture applications.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a 3D-printed inset for round well plates.
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate electric field distribution.
  • Experimental validation using potato phantoms and HeLa cells.

Main Results:

  • FEA showed the inset design achieved a more uniform electric field (approx. 1000 V/cm) compared to standard wells (840 V/cm).
  • Experimental tests with potato phantoms and HeLa cells confirmed uniform electric fields using the inset.
  • The inset design demonstrated usability with common low-volume cell culture well plates.

Conclusions:

  • The novel inset design significantly enhances electric field uniformity in electroporation for adherent cells within standard well plates.
  • This innovation provides a standardized, cost-effective method for reproducible electroporation and localized drug delivery in cell culture.
  • The design's compatibility with multi-well plates simplifies cell transfer for downstream assays.