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Are the microsecond pulses of the Multiporator sufficient to rupture the membrane ?

April 26, 2017membrane microsecond multiporator pulses rupture sufficient

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Are the microsecond pulses of the Multiporator sufficient to rupture the membrane ?

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Yes. Rupture of the membrane already takes place after about 15 µs. The remaining time is needed to widen the “pores”. Pulses in the millisecond range can cause massive damage to cells, e.g. due to electrophoresis.