Magnetically engineered microcapsules as intracellular anchors for remote control over cellular mobility

Adv Mater. 2013 Dec 23;25(48):6945-50. doi: 10.1002/adma.201303287. Epub 2013 Sep 12.

Abstract

Living cells are anchored with magnetic microcapsules that allow in vitro manipulation via a magnetic field.

Keywords: dendritic cells; layer-by-layer; magnetized cells; microcapsules; neuronal cells; targeted delivery.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Capsules / chemistry*
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Movement
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetics*
  • Phagocytosis
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Rats

Substances

  • Capsules
  • Polymers