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ArticleCommunications biology2023

OptoRheo: Simultaneous in situ micro-mechanical sensing and imaging of live 3D biological systems.

Tania Mendonca, Katarzyna Lis-Slimak, Andrew B Matheson, Matthew G Smith, Akosua B Anane-Adjei, Jennifer C Ashworth, Robert Cavanagh, Lynn Paterson, Paul A Dalgarno, Cameron Alexander and 3 more

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Article in Communications biology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors.

Tania MendoncaOptics and Photonics Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. tania.mendonca@nottingham.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0002-6232-4970
Katarzyna Lis-SlimakNottingham Biodiscovery Institute, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Andrew B MathesonInstitute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.
Matthew G SmithDivision of Biomedical Engineering, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-6324-0982
Akosua B Anane-AdjeiSchool of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Jennifer C AshworthNottingham Biodiscovery Institute, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Robert CavanaghSchool of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Lynn PatersonInstitute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-0493-5041
Paul A DalgarnoInstitute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK.
Cameron AlexanderSchool of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Manlio TassieriDivision of Biomedical Engineering, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6807-0385
Catherine L R MerryNottingham Biodiscovery Institute, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
Amanda J WrightOptics and Photonics Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biomechanical cues from the extracellular matrix (ECM) are essential for directing many cellular processes, from normal development and repair, to disease progression. To better understand cell-matrix interactions, we have developed a new instrument named 'OptoRheo' that combines light sheet fluorescence microscopy with particle tracking microrheology. OptoRheo lets us image cells in 3D as they proliferate over several days while simultaneously sensing the mechanical properties of the surrounding extracellular and pericellular matrix at a sub-cellular length scale. OptoRheo can be used in two operational modalities (with and without an optical trap) to extend the dynamic range of microrheology measurements. We corroborated this by characterising the ECM surrounding live breast cancer cells in two distinct culture systems, cell clusters in 3D hydrogels and spheroids in suspension culture. This cutting-edge instrument will transform the exploration of drug transport through complex cell culture matrices and optimise the design of the next-generation of disease models.

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Extracellular MatrixHydrogelsCell CommunicationMicroscopy, FluorescenceHydrogels

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PMID37117487
PMCPMC10147656

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