Abstract
A stimuli-responsive polymeric three-dimensional microstructured film (PTMF) is a 3D structure with an array of sealed chambers on its external surface. In this work, we demonstrate the use of PTMF as a laser-triggered stimulus-response system for local in vivo targeted blood vessels stimulation by vasoactive substances. The native vascular networks of the mouse mesentery were used as model tissues. Epinephrine and KCl were used as vasoactive agents that were sealed into individual chambers upon precipitation in the amount of pictograms. We demonstrated the method for non-damaged one-by-one chamber activation using a focused 532 nm laser light passed through biological tissues. To avoid laser-induced photothermal damage to biological tissues, the PTMF was functionalized with Nile Red dye, which effectively absorbs laser light. Chemically stimulated blood vessel fluctuations were analyzed using digital image processing methods. Hemodynamics changes were measured and visualized using the particle image velocimetry approach.
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