Biological cells proliferation in microwave microsystems

Abstract

This paper presents the biological compatibility of a microwave analyzing microsystem of living cells through the indicator of cells proliferation. The cells under investigation correspond to adherent cells of Normal Rat Kidney (NRK). In a first time, both their adhesion and proliferation into the high-frequency-based micro-device have been successfully obtained. In a second step, microwave signals have been applied at different power levels. Experimental studies demonstrate that microwave power levels up to +8,6 dBm do not impact cells proliferation.