A microfluidic device with automatic embryos trapping and co-culture with human stromal cells

Tzu Wei Lo*, Yi Jung Sung, Shalaka S. Bhosale, Yi Wen Wang, Hong Yuan Huang, Cheng Hsien Liu

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Abstract

In order to overcome the limitations of the traditional In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) culture method, this microfluidic chip is designed to integrate multiple functions to achieve the purpose of the embryos culturing in vitro. The chip combines the mechanism of dynamic flow resistance to trap and locate the embryos and co-culture with the stromal cells secreting the growth factors to give a better environment for embryos. Dynamic culture can not only carry metabolic waste off but also supply fresh medium to maintain stable osmotic pressure and pH value. The idea is combining the concept of flow-resistant by analogy with electric resistance to design automatic trapping structure. The advantages are reducing damage to embryo because of artificial operation and convenient observation. Finally, the research succeeded in giving birth to the mice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1718-1721
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538627310
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 07 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Duration: 18 06 201722 06 2017

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityKaohsiung
Period18/06/1722/06/17

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Keywords

  • Reproductive medicine
  • dynamic perfusion
  • embryo co-culture
  • embryo trapping

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