Characterization of plasma-induced cell membrane permeabilization: focus on OH radical distribution
Characterization of plasma-induced cell membrane permeabilization: focus on OH radical distribution
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DOI:
10.1088/0022-3727/49/33/334002
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发表时间:
2016-08-24
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Kaneko, Toshiro
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作者:
Sasaki, Shota;Honda, Ryosuke;Kaneko, Toshiro
Non-equilibrium atmospheric-pressure plasma (APP) is used medically for plasma-induced cell permeabilization. However, how plasma irradiation specifically triggers permeabilization remains unclear. In an attempt to identify the dominant factor(s), the distribution of plasma-produced reactive species was investigated, primarily focusing on OH radicals. A stronger plasma discharge, which produced more OH radicals in the gas phase, also produced more OH radicals in the liquid phase (OHaq), enhancing the cell membrane permeability. In addition, plasma irradiation-induced enhancement of cell membrane permeability decreased markedly with increased solution thickness (