Preparation of a protein micro-array using a photo-reactive polymer for a cell-adhesion assay

Biomaterials. 2003 Aug;24(18):3021-6. doi: 10.1016/s0142-9612(03)00134-0.

Abstract

A protein micro-array, called a "cell chip" was constructed by using a photo-reactive polymer for a cell-adhesion assay. Various amounts of albumin or fibronectin were covalently immobilized on a polystyrene dish using a micro-spotter with a dip pen. First, poly(acrylic acid) carrying azidophenyl groups was synthesized as the photo-reactive polymer. Secondly, the aqueous solution of a photo-reactive polymer (several nanoliters) was cast using the dip pen of the micro-spotter and dried in air. Subsequently, aqueous solutions of proteins were cast on the same place using the micro-spotter. After drying, the dish was irradiated with ultraviolet light. Finally, the immobilization was confirmed by staining with a dye. The immobilization was stable even after washing with Tween-20. The protein-immobilized area depended on the manipulation of the micro-spotter and the size of the dip pen. Subsequently, cell adhesion on the photo-immobilized protein micro-array was investigated. The adhesion behavior of cells depended on the kind of immobilized proteins and the kind of cells. The protein micro-array will be useful for cell diagnosis and for the selection of biomaterials to regulate cell behavior.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Animals
  • COS Cells
  • Cell Adhesion / drug effects*
  • Cell Adhesion / physiology
  • Cell Culture Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods
  • Cell Line
  • Chlorocebus aethiops
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible / pharmacology*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Fibronectins / pharmacology*
  • Macrophages / cytology
  • Macrophages / drug effects
  • PC12 Cells
  • Photochemistry / instrumentation
  • Photochemistry / methods
  • Polymers / radiation effects
  • Protein Array Analysis / instrumentation*
  • Protein Array Analysis / methods*
  • Rats
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible
  • Fibronectins
  • Polymers
  • Serum Albumin, Bovine
  • carbopol 940