Microsystems for Cell Deformability Measurements

This paper presents a new technical solution in the form of MEMS-type deformation microcytometer and a new methodology for determining the deformability of animal oocytes. As a reference method compression of the oocyte with commercial micromanipulator will be descried and compared with proposed solution. Preliminary results showing the deformation of porcine oocytes will be presented using both methods to validate the work of the microcytometer.