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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Electrochemical methods are crucial for assessing cell barrier integrity in in vitro models.
  • Existing commercial devices lack the resolution for complex, multi-dimensional tissue-engineered models.
  • Monitoring individual barriers within multi-barrier systems remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel conformable electrochemical device for monitoring multiple cell barriers simultaneously.
  • To assess the device's capability in a gut-immune-vasculature in vitro model.
  • To investigate host-microbe interactions using tailored in vitro models and advanced electrochemical monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel conformable electrochemical device integrated into a multi-barrier in vitro model.
  • Utilizing the platform to monitor epithelial and endothelial barrier resistance.
  • Analyzing cytokine levels to support electrochemical measurements.
  • Testing the platform with known bacterial metabolites, dietary compounds, and complex bacterial mixtures.

Main Results:

  • The novel device successfully monitored two distinct cell barriers independently within the same platform.
  • Changes in epithelial and/or endothelial barrier resistance were detected upon exposure to bacterial metabolites and dietary compounds.
  • The platform demonstrated sensitivity to complex microbial communities, including a 25-bacterial species consortium.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored in vitro intestinal models coupled with novel electrochemical monitoring offer a powerful approach for studying host-microbe interactions.
  • The developed device overcomes limitations of conventional electrochemical tools for complex biological models.
  • This technology facilitates a deeper understanding of gut health and disease mechanisms.