Probing and using the dielectric properties of microtubules within microsystems integrating Indium-Tin oxide microelectrodes

  • F. O. Morin*
  • , M. C. Tarhan
  • , H. Fujita
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The present paper describes the use of Indium-Tin oxide microelectrodes for manipulating microtubules in solution through interaction with electric fields. The experimental set-up that is described here is a platform for both investigating the fundamental dielectric properties of microtubules and developing methods to exert control over their behaviour in solution. Direct applications of such methods can be found in the development of microsystems integrating nano-machines based on motor proteins such as kinesin or dynein. Electro-rotation of microtubules in solution is presented as an example of interaction between microtubules and electric field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2006 International Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology
Pages56-59
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 International Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology - Okinawa, Japan
Duration: 9 May 200612 May 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2006 International Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology

Conference

Conference2006 International Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine and Biology
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOkinawa
Period9/05/0612/05/06

Keywords

  • Dry etching of indium-tin oxide
  • Electro-rotation
  • Microelectrodes
  • Microtubules

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