A Three-Dimensional Artificial Intestinal Tissue With A Crypt-Like Inner Surface

Shuma Tanaka, Shun Itai, Hiroaki Onoe

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Abstract

Disruption of the microbiome in humans caused several diseases. To infer causality, the intestinal models are essential, but the commonly used model has still room for improvements such as biomimicry, productivity, and ability to co-culture with bacteria. This paper describes the artificial intestinal tissue by culturing intestinal cells (Caco-2) in the collagen gel tube with crypt-like cavities created by electrolysis-triggered microbubbles. This tube device has high biomimicry and productivity and also consists of glass/silicone tubes connector at both ends, which allows for connecting external pumps easily and running two types of flows: the inside of the tube (internal flow) and permeation from the outside of the tube to the inside (external flow). In order to show this high extensibility, we demonstrated the co-culture of Caco-2 cells and bacteria (Bifidobacteria). We believe that our device will be a platform for investigating complex intestinal diseases due to its high biomimetic properties.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages456-459
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665493086
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event36th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2023 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 2023 Jan 152023 Jan 19

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Volume2023-January
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference36th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2023
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period23/1/1523/1/19

Keywords

  • Bacteria
  • Cell culture
  • Co-culture
  • Collagen gel tube
  • Electrolysis
  • Intestinal tissue
  • Intestine
  • Organoid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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