1. Reliable yeast replicative lifespan determination with a single-channel microfluidic chip.
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Salzman V, Torres MRB, Tedesco FGC, Tarkovski N, Willems MJG, Bravo JN, Mercuri M, Mercado DG, Berlin G, Bellino MG, Aguilar PS, and Estrada LC
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a powerful model for aging research due to its short lifespan and genetic malleability. Microfluidic devices offer an attractive approach enabling rapid monitoring of hundreds of cells during their entire replicative lifespan (RLS). Yet, key operational issues such as contaminations, cell loss, and cell aggregates-dependent flow obstruction can hinder RLS experiments. We report the development of a microfluidic device configuration that effectively prevents flow blockage. We conducted comprehensive performance characterization, evaluating trapping efficiency, cell retention, budding orientation, and cell aggregate formation. The optimized device successfully supported long-term culturing and reliable RLS measurements of budding yeast strains. For accurate lifespan determination, a detailed workflow is provided that includes device fabrication, live microscopy setup, and characterization of cell age distribution. This work describes an accessible and reliable microfluidic device for yeast RLS studies, promoting further exploration in aging research., (© 2024. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd.)
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- 2024
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