High-throughput zebrafish immobilization by a fish-shaped microfluidic device for behavioral study

W. Chen, J. Chen, C. Wen, S. Walker, Y. Ke, W. Yung, S. C. Chen

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

Abstract

This paper reports a high-throughput microfluidic platform that enables long-term monitoring of unanesthetized zebrafish larva behavioral responses, i.e., heart rate and fin flapping frequency, under different electric stimulations. In the device, since the body of the zebrafish are well constrained by the fish-shaped chambers, only a small pressure drop (< 500Pa) is required for stable immobilization. Experimental results show our device can effectively constrain the zebrafish with a 100% 5-day survival rate without altering normal physiological state. For behavioral studies, interdigitated microelectrodes are integrated beneath the brain of zebrafish to deliver electric stimuli. Corresponding physiological states and Ca2+ imaging of neuron-firings in GaCamp6 labeled zebrafish have been successfully recorded in real-time via our custom-designed two-photon microscope.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages469-470
ISBN (Print)9780979806490
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016 - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 9 Oct 201613 Oct 2016

Publication series

Name20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2016
PlaceIreland
CityDublin
Period9/10/1613/10/16

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Research Keywords

  • Behavioral study
  • Immobilization
  • Microfluidic device
  • Zebrafish larva

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