Biological Cells Proliferation in Microwave Microsystems

François Artis (1) , David Dubuc (1) , Marie-Charline Blatché (2) , Katia Grenier (1)

1 LAAS-MH2F - Équipe Micro et nanosystèmes HyperFréquences Fluidiques
2 LAAS-I2C - Service Instrumentation Conception Caractérisation

This paper presents the biological compatibility of a microwave analyzing microsystem of living cells through the indicator of cells proliferation. The cells under investigation correspond to adherent cells of Normal Rat Kidney (NRK). In a first time, both their adhesion and proliferation into the highfrequency-based micro-device have been successfully obtained. In a second step, microwave signals have been applied at different power levels. Experimental studies demonstrate that microwave power levels up to +8,6 dBm do not impact cells proliferation.

Mots clés: Biological effects; Biosensor; Cell proliferation; Coplanar wave-guide; Microwaves

Domaines: Electromagnétisme; Micro et nanotechnologies/Microélectronique

François Artis, David Dubuc, Marie-Charline Blatché, Katia Grenier. Biological Cells Proliferation in Microwave Microsystems. IEEE International Microwave Symposium, 2012 IEEE MTT-S, Jun 2012, Montréal, Canada. pp.1-3. ⟨hal-00762137⟩