title: Dielectrophoresis as a cell characterisation tool.
abstract: Dielectrophoresis (DEP) is a technique which offers label-free measurement of cell electrophysiology by monitoring its movement in non-uniform electric fields. In this chapter, the theory underlying DEP is explored, as are the implications of the development of equipment for taking such measurements. Practical considerations such as the selection of a suspending medium are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Biomedical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guilford, Surrey, UK.
authors.forename: Kai F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Hoettges
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002468:Cell Physiological Phenomena; D017097:Electric Impedance; D001330:Electronic Data Processing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D046209:Electrophoresis, Microchip / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D004594:Electrophysiology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008839:Microelectrodes; D008962:Models, Theoretical