Background: Although experimental results proved the feasibility of using time-varying magnetic field as a contactless cells permeabilization method, the underlying mechanism is still poorly understood. In this study a numerical analysis of the time-dependent transmembrane potential (TMP) at cell membranes during permeabilization by time-varying magnetic fields was proposed, and a first quantification of mechanical stress induced by the magnetic and electric fields, hypothesized to play an important role in the permeabilization mechanism, was carried out. Methods: Starting from the simulation of real in vitro experimental conditions, the analysis was widened quantifying the influence of pulse frequency, cell dimension and distance of the cell from the magnetic field source. The mechanical pressure on cell membrane due to the interaction between free charges and induced electric field and due to the gradient of the magnetic field was quantified in all those conditions in which the TMP values were not high enough to cause membrane permeabilization. Results: TMP values induced by typical in-vitro experimental conditions were far below the values needed for membrane permeabilization, with a strong dependence on pulse frequency and distance of the cell from the coil. Conclusion: The preliminary assessment of the mechanical pressure on cell membrane showed that stress values evaluated in conditions in which TMP values were too low to cause membrane permeabilization were comparable to those known to influence the pores opening mechanisms. Results represent a significant step towards a better comprehension of the mechanism underlying cell membrane permeabilization by time-varying magnetic fields.

Cell transmembrane potential in contactless permeabilization by time-varying magnetic fields

Chiaramello E.
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Fiocchi S.;Bonato M.;Gallucci S.;Benini M.;Parazzini M.
Ultimo
2021

Abstract

Background: Although experimental results proved the feasibility of using time-varying magnetic field as a contactless cells permeabilization method, the underlying mechanism is still poorly understood. In this study a numerical analysis of the time-dependent transmembrane potential (TMP) at cell membranes during permeabilization by time-varying magnetic fields was proposed, and a first quantification of mechanical stress induced by the magnetic and electric fields, hypothesized to play an important role in the permeabilization mechanism, was carried out. Methods: Starting from the simulation of real in vitro experimental conditions, the analysis was widened quantifying the influence of pulse frequency, cell dimension and distance of the cell from the magnetic field source. The mechanical pressure on cell membrane due to the interaction between free charges and induced electric field and due to the gradient of the magnetic field was quantified in all those conditions in which the TMP values were not high enough to cause membrane permeabilization. Results: TMP values induced by typical in-vitro experimental conditions were far below the values needed for membrane permeabilization, with a strong dependence on pulse frequency and distance of the cell from the coil. Conclusion: The preliminary assessment of the mechanical pressure on cell membrane showed that stress values evaluated in conditions in which TMP values were too low to cause membrane permeabilization were comparable to those known to influence the pores opening mechanisms. Results represent a significant step towards a better comprehension of the mechanism underlying cell membrane permeabilization by time-varying magnetic fields.
2021
Istituto di Elettronica e di Ingegneria dell'Informazione e delle Telecomunicazioni - IEIIT
Cell transmembrane potential
Contactless cell poration
High pulsed magnetic fields
Magneto cell permeabilization
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