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Optically Induced Cell Fusion Using Bispecific Nanoparticles
Author(s) -
YeheskelyHayon Daniella,
Minai Limor,
Golan Lior,
Dann Eldad J.,
Yelin Dvir
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201300696
Subject(s) - materials science , fusion , cell fusion , immune system , nanotechnology , cell , population , in vivo , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , biology , immunology , medicine , biochemistry , genetics , philosophy , linguistics , environmental health
Redirecting the immune system to eliminate tumor cells is a promising alternative to traditional cancer therapies, most often requiring direct interaction between an immune system effector cell and its target. Herein, a novel approach for selective attachment of malignant cells to antigen‐presenting cells by using bispecific nanoparticles is presented. The engaged cell pairs are then irradiated by a sequence of resonant femtosecond pulses, which results in widespread cell fusion and the consequent formation of hybrid cells. The dual role of gold nanoparticles as conjugating agents and fusion promoters offers a simple yet effective means for specific fusion between different cells. This technology could be useful for a variety of in vitro and in vivo applications that call for selective fusion between cells within a large heterogenic cell population.