Terahertz Radiation Stimulates Neurite Growth in PC12 Derived Neurons during Development Phase: Preliminary Study

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Abstract

Recently, it was demonstrated that Terahertz (THz) radiation facilitates elongation of tubulin microtubules and actin microfilaments. The phenomenon could have a dramatic impact on living cells, especially in the phase of cell development when dramatic structural changes in cytoskeleton occur. In this study, the THz/Far-IR Beamline of Australian Synchrotron was used as a broadband source of THz radiation to stimulate perturbation in cytoskeleton structure in neuronal culture. Preliminary results indicate alterations of neurite shape and length in THz exposed cell cultures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 45th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2020
PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages277-278
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781728166209
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Nov 2020
Event45th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2020 - Virtual, Buffalo, United States
Duration: 8 Nov 202013 Nov 2020

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz
Volume2020-November
ISSN (Print)2162-2027
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2035

Conference

Conference45th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Buffalo
Period8/11/2013/11/20

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