Current trends of microfluidic single-cell technologies

Pallavi Shinde, Loganathan Mohan, Amogh Kumar, Koyel Dey, Anjali Maddi, Alexander N. Patananan, Fan Gang Tseng, Hwan You Chang, Moeto Nagai, Tuhin Subhra Santra*

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Abstract

The investigation of human disease mechanisms is difficult due to the heterogeneity in gene expression and the physiological state of cells in a given population. In comparison to bulk cell measurements, single-cell measurement technologies can provide a better understanding of the interactions among molecules, organelles, cells, and the microenvironment, which can aid in the development of therapeutics and diagnostic tools. In recent years, single-cell technologies have become increasingly robust and accessible, although limitations exist. In this review, we describe the recent advances in single-cell technologies and their applications in single-cell manipulation, diagnosis, and therapeutics development.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3143
JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
Volume19
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 10 2018
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • Diagnosis
  • Drug delivery
  • Lab-on-a-chip
  • Manipulation
  • Microfluidics bio-MEMS
  • Single-cell
  • Therapeutics

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