Membranes of biological cells can be charged by exposure to pulsed electric fields. After the potential difference across the barrier reaches critical values on the order of 1 V, pores will form. For moderate pulse parameters of duration and amplitude, the effect is limited to the outer cell membrane. With the exposure to nanosecond pulses of several tens of kilovolts per centimeter, a similar effect is also expected for subcellular membranes and structures. Cells will respond to the disruption by different biochemical processes. This offers possibilities for the development of novel medical therapies, the manipulation of cells and microbiological decontamination. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
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Kolb, J. F., & Stacey, M. (2012). Subcellular biological effects of nanosecond pulsed electric fields. In NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology (pp. 361–379). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2852-3_28
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