OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT CELL CULTIVATION DISH WITH PLANAR ELECTRODE

摘要

A method and device are disclosed for culturing of adherent cell monolayer cultures on a planar electrode. The device generally comprises cell culture dish, for example a petri-type dish, having a planar bottom, with an electrically conductive, optically transparent coating amenable to cell adhesion on the upper surface of said planar bottom. An annular electrode surrounds and contacts the coated bottom and is connected to a source of electrical power. The method involves use of the device for culturing the cells under the influence of an electric field and/or during establishment of an electrical potential.