In this contribution we present an imaging platform that operates in standard incubators, allowing the investigation of
multiple cell cultures at the same time. Also, the sensor platform operates with disposable multi-well plates. The system
consists of four image sensors (Charge-Coupled Devices) built into a custom made holder, in which a multi-well plate
can be positioned without the need of further alignment. The focal points of the image sensors are fixed at the bottom of
the wells of interest. Above the multi-well plate, white light emitting LEDs with an aperture are mounted to provide
orthogonal illumination over the sensors. For the observation and understanding of tumour progression, cell proliferation
and cell motility studies are of great importance. For such studies, a sensor system that monitors cell motility in four
wells simultaneously (of a 24-well plate) has been designed and realized. In the present work we focus on measuring the
motility of adherently grown mammalian epithelial cells. Simultaneous, real-time observation of stimulated (with
hepatocyte growth factor) and control samples of MDCK (Madin-Darby Canine Kidney) cells has been carried out.
The presented imaging platform is an attractive and versatile alternative to conventional time-lapse microscopy to
monitor the motility of individual cells. Furthermore, the high-throughput feature makes its use advantageous for the
simultaneous tracking of biological samples under different conditions.
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