As prepubertal boys do not yet produce spermatozoa,they cannot rely on sperm cryopreservation for fertility preservation before gonadotoxic therapy,such as high-dose alkylating agents or radiotherapy in the case of ch...As prepubertal boys do not yet produce spermatozoa,they cannot rely on sperm cryopreservation for fertility preservation before gonadotoxic therapy,such as high-dose alkylating agents or radiotherapy in the case of childhood cancers.According to the current guidelines,cryopreservation of testicular biopsies containing spermatogonial stem cells(SSCs)may be proposed to high-risk patients for potential later therapeutic use to fulfill the patients’wish for a biological child.One promising technique for human in vitro spermatogenesis and in vitro propagation of human SSCs is microfluidic(MF)culture,in which cells or tissues are subjected to a continuous flow of medium.This provides exact control over such parameters as nutrient content and gradients,as well as the removal of waste metabolites.While MF has been shown to maintain tissues and cell populations of organs for longer than conventional in vitro culture techniques,it has not been widely used for testicular in vitro culture.MF could advance human testicular in vitro culture and is also applicable to reprotoxicity studies.This review summarizes the findings and achievements of testis-on-chip(ToC)setups to date and discusses the benefits and limitations of these for spermatogenesis in vitro and toxicity assessment.展开更多
Damage to the adult mammalian central nervous system （CNS） often results in persistent neurological deficits with limited recovery of functions. The past decade has seen in- creasing research efforts in neural regen...Damage to the adult mammalian central nervous system （CNS） often results in persistent neurological deficits with limited recovery of functions. The past decade has seen in- creasing research efforts in neural regeneration research with the ultimate goal of achieving functional recovery. Many studies have focused on prevention of further neural damage and restoration of functional connections that are com- promised after iniurY or pathological damage.展开更多
In recent years,organoid technology,i.e.,in vitro three-dimensional(3D)tissue culture,has attracted increasing attention in biomedical engineering.Organoids are cell complexes induced by differentiation of stem cells ...In recent years,organoid technology,i.e.,in vitro three-dimensional(3D)tissue culture,has attracted increasing attention in biomedical engineering.Organoids are cell complexes induced by differentiation of stem cells or organ-progenitor cells in vitro using 3D culture technology.They can replicate the key structural and functional characteristics of the target organs in vivo.With the opening up of this new field of health engineering,there is a need for engineering-system approaches to the production,control,and quantitative analysis of organoids and their microenvironment.Traditional organoid technology has limitations,including lack of physical and chemical microenvironment control,high heterogeneity,complex manual operation,imperfect nutritional supply system,and lack of feasible online analytical technology for the organoids.The introduction of microfluidic chip technology into organoids has overcome many of these limitations and greatly expanded the scope of applications.Engineering organoid microfluidic system has become an interdisciplinary field in biomedical and health engineering.In this review,we summarize the development and culture system of organoids,discuss how microfluidic technology has been used to solve the main technical challenges in organoid research and development,and point out new opportunities and prospects for applications of organoid microfluidic system in drug development and screening,food safety,precision medicine,and other biomedical and health engineering fields.展开更多
To adapt to a complex and variable environment,self-adaptive camouflage technology is becoming more and more important in all kinds of military applications by overcoming the weakness of the static camouflage.In natur...To adapt to a complex and variable environment,self-adaptive camouflage technology is becoming more and more important in all kinds of military applications by overcoming the weakness of the static camouflage.In nature,the chameleon can achieve self-adaptive camouflage by changing its skin color in real time with the change of the background color.To imitate the chameleon skin,a camouflaged film controlled by a color-changing microfluidic system is proposed in this paper.The film with microfluidic channels fabricated by soft materials can achieve dynamic cloaking and camouflage by circulating color liquids through channels inside the film.By sensing and collecting environmental color change information,the control signal of the microfluidic system can be adjusted in real time to imitate chameleon skin.The microstructure of the film and the working principle of the microfluidic color-changing system are introduced.The mechanism to generate the control signal by information processing of background colors is illustrated.“Canny”double-threshold edge detection algorithm and color similarity are used to analyze and evaluate the camouflage.The tested results show that camouflaged images have a relatively high compatibility with environmental backgrounds and the dynamic cloaking eff ect can be achieved.展开更多
Exosomes are now raising focus as a prospective biomarker for cancer diagnostics and prognosis owing to its unique bio-origin and composition.Exosomes take part in cellular communication and receptor mediation and tra...Exosomes are now raising focus as a prospective biomarker for cancer diagnostics and prognosis owing to its unique bio-origin and composition.Exosomes take part in cellular communication and receptor mediation and transfer their cargos(e.g.,proteins,m RNA and DNA).Quantitative analysis of tumor-related nucleic acid mutations can be a potential method to cancer diagnosis and prognosis in early stages.Here we present an integrated microfluidic system for exosome on-chip isolation and lung cancer RNA analysis through droplet digital PCR(dd PCR).Gradient dilution experiments show great linearity over a large concentration range with R^(2)=0.9998.Utilizing the system,four cell lines and two mutation targets were parallelly detected for mutation analysis.The experiments demonstrated mutation heterogeneity and the results were agree with cell researches.These results proved our integrated microfluidic system as a promising means for early cancer diagnosis and prognosis in the era of liquid biopsy.展开更多
A microfluidic system was developed for the synthesis of trigonal selenium（t-Se） nanowires, which was composed of a glass microchip coupled with a poly（methyl methacrylate）（PMMA） microchip. In the glass microchi...A microfluidic system was developed for the synthesis of trigonal selenium（t-Se） nanowires, which was composed of a glass microchip coupled with a poly（methyl methacrylate）（PMMA） microchip. In the glass microchip, amorphous selenium（a-Se） colloid was prepared by reducing selenious acid with an excess amount of hydrazine at a temperature of 100 ℃. In the coupled PMMA microchip, a-Se was transformed into more stable t-Se seeds via sonication at room temperature. The residence time of the reactants in both microchips was optimized by varying the dimension and length of the microchannel each. The t-Se nanowires were formed by anisotropic growth of selenium crystallite during sonication and aging under the assistance of β-cyclodextrin（β-CD）. Various stages of the nanowires＇ growth were investigated. The as-synthesized products were characterized by powder X-Ray diffraction（XRD）, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, transmission electron microscopy（TEM） and selected-area electron diffraction（SAED）.展开更多
To improve the performance of real-time recombinase polymerase amplification(RPA),a microfluidic system with active mixing is developed to optimize the reaction dynamics.Instead of adopting a single typical reaction c...To improve the performance of real-time recombinase polymerase amplification(RPA),a microfluidic system with active mixing is developed to optimize the reaction dynamics.Instead of adopting a single typical reaction chamber,a specific reactor including a relatively large chamber in center with two adjacent zig-zag channels at two sides is integrated into the microfluidic chip.Active mixing is achieved by driving the viscous reagent between the chamber and the channel back and forth periodically with an outside compact peristaltic pump.To avoid reagent evapora-tion,one end of the reactor is sealed with paraffin oil.A hand-held companion device is developed to facilitate real-time RPA amplification within 20 min.The whole area of the reactor is heated with a resistance heater to provide uniform reaction temperature.To achieve real-time monitoring,a compact fluorescence detection module is integrated into the hand-held device.A smartphone with custom application software is adopted to control the hand-held device and display the real-time fluorescence curves.The performances of two cases with and without active on-chip mixing are compared between each other by detecting African swine fever viruses.It has been demonstrated that,with active on-chip mixing,the amplification efficiency and detection sensitivity can be signifi-cantly improved.展开更多
Combining deep-learning image inpainting algorithms with the microfluidic technology,the paper proposes a method to achieve dynamic stealth and camouflage by using a microfluidic vision camouflage system simulating th...Combining deep-learning image inpainting algorithms with the microfluidic technology,the paper proposes a method to achieve dynamic stealth and camouflage by using a microfluidic vision camouflage system simulating the chameleon skin.The basic principle is to perceive color changes in the external environment and collect ambient image information,and then utilize the image inpainting algorithm to adjust the control signals of the microfluidic system in real time.The detailed working principle of the microfluidic vision camouflage system is presented,and the mechanism of generating control signals for the system through deep-learning image inpainting algorithms and image-processing techniques is elucidated.The camouflage effect of the chameleon skin is analyzed and evaluated using color similarity.Results indicate that the camouflaged images are consistent with the background environment,thereby improving the target’s stealth and maneuvering characteristics.The camouflage technology developed in the paper based on the microfluidic vision camouflage system can be applied to several situations,such as military camouflage uniforms,robot skins,and weapon equipment.展开更多
In recent years,microfluidic technology has emerged as a powerful and innovative tool,attracting significant attention for its ability to provide real-time visualization of CO_(2)flow,mass transfer,and reaction proces...In recent years,microfluidic technology has emerged as a powerful and innovative tool,attracting significant attention for its ability to provide real-time visualization of CO_(2)flow,mass transfer,and reaction processes in porous media.This review examines the application of microfluidic technology in CO_(2)sequestration in saline aquifers,emphasizing the advantages of saline aquifer for geological sequestration,including safety,high storage capacity,stability,and cost-effectiveness.The materials used for microfluidic chips and the design of microchannels are systematically reviewed,offering forward-looking recommendations for chip selection and microchannel characterization in future research on CO_(2)sequestration in saline aquifer.Based on a detailed analysis of advancements in microfluidic technology,this review highlights key findings related to CO_(2)trapping mechanisms,salt precipitation,and CO_(2)-water-rock chemical interactions within saline aquifers.Although microfluidic technology shows great promise in these areas,this review identifies limitations in current studies and outlines future research directions,aiming to promote further innovation and broader application of microfluidic technology in the field of CO_(2)sequestration in saline aquifer.展开更多
With the continuous advancement of bionanomaterial technology,the design and fabrication strategies of biomimetic nanocarriers have undergone significant strategic transformations and innovations.This article systemat...With the continuous advancement of bionanomaterial technology,the design and fabrication strategies of biomimetic nanocarriers have undergone significant strategic transformations and innovations.This article systematically reviews the evolution from single-cell membrane nanovesicles to hybrid cell membrane nanovesicles integrating multiple cell membranes,culminating in cell membrane hybrid lipid nanoparticles(CM-LNPs)combining natural cell membranes or membrane proteins with engineered synthetic phospholipids.This technological progression enables the synergistic retention of multicellular biological functions and the incorporation of advantageous synthetic material properties,such as enhanced engineering flexibility and surface modifiability.Additionally,the article discusses the advantages and limitations of traditional extrusion and ultrasonication methods in the preparation of cell membrane nanovesicles,highlights the benefits and development prospects of novel microfluidic techniques in the preparation of CM-LNPs,and explores the future application prospects and challenges of CM-LNPs in the biomedical field.展开更多
Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabricat...Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabrication precision,low cargo retention,suboptimal mechanical properties,and difficulty in preventing water evaporation,this technique is more challenging than microencapsulation techniques.In this study,we developed a surfactant-free and organic solvent-free water-in-oil in-air emulsification approach for synthesizing double-layered“milli-capsules”for the precise encapsulation,enhanced retention,and force-triggered burst release of water-soluble bioactive cargoes.In particular,we synthesized milli-capsules with a first shell of poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate)for the efficient encapsulation of bioactive cargoes and a second shell of beeswax to prolong the retention of the entrapped bioactive compounds.Unlike traditional milli-capsules,which exhibit poor shape uniformity and mechanical stability,we introduced metallic ions to stabilize the interfacial tension and employed constant rotation to balance the gravity,buoyancy,inertial,and viscous forces imposed on the droplets,resulting in uniform and rigid milli-capsules with narrow rupture forces.Furthermore,additional hydrophobic beeswax coating prevented water volatilization and substantially prolonged the shelf life of the encapsulated compounds from a few days to a few months while maintaining their bioactivities.The proposed milli-capsule system addresses the challenge of precise fabrication of large carriers for water-soluble cargoes,representing a significant step toward the long-term storage and controlled release of bioactive cargoes for various industrial applications.展开更多
Droplet-based microfluidics is a transformative technology with applications across diverse scientific and industrial domains.However,predicting the droplet size generated by individual microchannels before experiment...Droplet-based microfluidics is a transformative technology with applications across diverse scientific and industrial domains.However,predicting the droplet size generated by individual microchannels before experiments or simulations remains a significant challenge.In this study,we focus on a double T-junction microfluidic geometry and employ a hybrid modeling approach that combines machine learning with metaheuristic optimization to address this issue.Specifically,particle swarm optimization(PSO)is used to optimize the hyperparameters of a decision tree(DT)model,and its performance is compared with that of a DT optimized through grid search(GS).The hybrid models are developed to estimate the droplet diameter based on four parameters:the main width,side width,thickness,and flow rate ratio.The dataset of more than 300 cases,generated by a three-dimensional numerical model of the double T-junction,is used for training and testing.Multiple evaluation metrics confirm the predictive accuracy of the models.The results demonstrate that the proposed DT-PSO model achieves higher accuracy,with a coefficient of determination of 0.902 on the test data,while simultaneously reducing prediction time.This methodology holds the potential to minimize design iterations and accelerate the integration of microfluidic technology into the biological sciences.展开更多
Previously we had developed a microfluidic system that can be easily fabricated by bending a stainless-steel tube into large circular loops.In this study,a fast and continuous preparation method for superfine TiO_(2) ...Previously we had developed a microfluidic system that can be easily fabricated by bending a stainless-steel tube into large circular loops.In this study,a fast and continuous preparation method for superfine TiO_(2) nanoparticles(TiO_(2)-NPs)was developed for the aforementioned microfluidic system.The proposed method can yield anatase TiO_(2) in 3.5 min,in contrast to the traditional hydrothermal reaction method,which requires hours or even days.Different reaction conditions,such as reaction temperature(120-200℃),urea concentration(20-100 g/L),and tube length(5-20 m)were investigated.X-ray diffraction and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis indicate that the as-prepared TiO_(2)-NPs have crystalline sizes of 4.1-5.8 nm and specific surface areas of 250.7-330.7 m^(2)/g.Transmission electron microscopy images show that these TiO_(2)-NPs have an even diameter of approximately 5 nm.Moreover,because of their small crystalline sizes and large specific surface areas,most of these as-prepared TiO_(2)-NPs exhibit considerably better absorption and photocatalytic performance with methylene blue than commercial P5 TiO_(2) does.展开更多
The outbreak of virus-induced infectious diseases poses a global public-health challenge.Nucleic acid amplification testing(NAAT)enables early detection of pandemic viruses and plays a vital role in preventing onward ...The outbreak of virus-induced infectious diseases poses a global public-health challenge.Nucleic acid amplification testing(NAAT)enables early detection of pandemic viruses and plays a vital role in preventing onward transmission.However,the requirement of skilled operators,expensive instrumentation,and biosafety laboratories has hindered the use of NAAT for screening and diagnosis of suspected patients.Here we report development of a fully automated centrifugal microfluidic system with sample-in-answer-out capability for sensitive,specific,and rapid viral nucleic acid testing.The release of nucleic acids and the subsequent reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification(RT-LAMP)were integrated into the reaction units of a microfluidic disc.The whole processing steps such as injection of reagents,fluid actuation by rotation,heating and temperature control,and detection of fluorescence signals were carried out automatically by a customized instrument.We validate the centrifugal microfluidic system using oropharyngeal swab samples spiked with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)armored RNA particles.The estimated limit of detection for armored RNA particles is 2 copies per reaction,the throughput is 21 reactions per disc,and the assay sample-to-answer time is approximately 70 min.This enclosed and automated microfluidic system efficiently avoids viral contamination of aerosol,and can be readily adapted for virus detection outside the diagnostic laboratory.展开更多
Endothelial cells arranged on the vessel lumen are constantly stimulated by blood flow,blood pressure and pressureinduced cyclic stretch.These stimuli are sensed through mechanical sensory structures and converted int...Endothelial cells arranged on the vessel lumen are constantly stimulated by blood flow,blood pressure and pressureinduced cyclic stretch.These stimuli are sensed through mechanical sensory structures and converted into a series of functional responses through mechanotransduction pathways.The process will eventually affect vascular health.Therefore,there has been an urgent need to establish in vitro endothelial biomechanics and mechanobiology of models,which reproduce three-dimensional structure vascular system.In recent years,the rapid development in microfluidic technology makes it possible to replicate the key structural and functionally biomechanical characteristics of vessels.Here,we summarized the progress of microfluidic chips used for the investigation of endothelial biomechanics and mechanobiology of the vascular system.Firstly,we elucidated the contribution of shear stress and circumferential stress,to vascular physiology.Then,we reviewed some applications using microfluidic technology in angiogenesis and vasculogenesis,endothelial permeability and mechanotransduction,as well as the blood-brain barrier under these physical forces.Finally,we discussed the future obstacles in terms of the development and application of microfluidic vascular chips.展开更多
Immunoassays are useful for many bioassays. Many new techniques and materials are introduced into the immunoassay to improve the efficiency. This paper reviews recent progress in the application of microfluidic system...Immunoassays are useful for many bioassays. Many new techniques and materials are introduced into the immunoassay to improve the efficiency. This paper reviews recent progress in the application of microfluidic systems and gold nanoparticles in immunoassay. The micro/nano technologies and materials can offer good sensitivity, fast detection, cost-effectiveness and easy signal readout. In particular, the miniaturization of microfluidics and colorimetric assays based on gold nanoparticles have dramatically improved the efficiency of immunoassays.展开更多
Microfluidic solvent extraction （micro SX） of gadolinium was conducted using a mono- and diester mixture （MDEHPA） as the cationic extractant. A microfluidic Y-Y channel was fabricated using CO2- laser technique in...Microfluidic solvent extraction （micro SX） of gadolinium was conducted using a mono- and diester mixture （MDEHPA） as the cationic extractant. A microfluidic Y-Y channel was fabricated using CO2- laser technique in a glass microchip used as the extraction system. Compared with batch extraction, extraction kinetic is found fast, and extraction equilibrium is attained within 15 s. Stoichiometry of the extracted complex is found to be Gd（NOs）3-3MDEHPA using log-log plot method. Additionally, the operating parameters and overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient （kLα） were investigated to determine the mass transfer performance. Optimal condition of microextraction for gadolinium using response surface methodology was determined （feed solutions 31 mg/L adjusted to pH value 2.5, extractant concentration 2.9 vol% and extraction time 13.5 s）. In optimal condition, gadolinium extraction yield is obtained 95.5%. Findings of this study approve simplicity, portability, effectiveness, swiftness, and environmental friendliness microfluidic solvent extraction process and reveal that micro SX is useful in the field of extraction strategic metals present at low concentrations, which are otherwise not technically amenable or economically feasible to extract using current traditional methods.展开更多
Bacteria producingβ-lactamases have become a major issue in the global public health field.To restrain the development of drug resistance and reduce the abuse of antibiotics,it is very important to rapidly identify b...Bacteria producingβ-lactamases have become a major issue in the global public health field.To restrain the development of drug resistance and reduce the abuse of antibiotics,it is very important to rapidly identify bacteria producingβ-lactamases and put forward a reasonable treatment plan.Here,an integrated microfluidic chip-mass spectrometry system was proposed for rapid screening ofβ-lactamaseproducing bacteria and optimization ofβ-lactamase inhibitor dosing concentration.The concentration gradient generator followed by an array of bacterial culture chambers,as well as micro-solid-phase extraction columns was designed for sample pretreatment before mass analysis.By using the combination system,the process of the hydrolysis of antibiotics byβ-lactamase-producing bacteria could be analyzed.To validate the feasibility,four antibiotics and two antibiotic inhibitors were investigated using three strains including negative control,SHV-1 and TEM-1 strains.SHV-1 and TEM-1 strains were successfully distinguished as theβ-lactamase producing strains.And the acquired optimal concentrations ofβ-lactamase inhibitors were in accordance with the results by that obtained from the traditional microdilution broth method.The total analysis time only needed around 2 h,which was faster than conventional methods that require a few days.The technique presented herein provides an easy and rapid protocol forβ-lactamase resistance related studies,which is important for the inhibition of antimicrobial resistance development and the reduction of antibiotics abuse.展开更多
Microfluidic chip and giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)-related technology has developed quickly over the past decades in the field of biological detection.In this work,we designed and fabricated a GMI-based microfluidic sy...Microfluidic chip and giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)-related technology has developed quickly over the past decades in the field of biological detection.In this work,we designed and fabricated a GMI-based microfluidic system for screening of multiplex gastric cancer biomarkers.The microfluidic chip and GMI sensor were prepared by micro-electromechanical systems(MEMS)technology.This system can analyse 8 gastric cancer protein biomarkers simultaneously in less than 25 mins and offer more stable detection signal than conventional enzymological or fluorescent methods.The microfluidic chip was then tested in 150 clinical specimens and compared with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method.The results indicated no significant difference and excellent agreement.In short,the prototype of GMI-based microfluidic system has been developed successfully and showed promising potentials for parallel screening of cancer biomarkers.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the anti-invasion efficacy of the ethanol extract of Oldenlandia diffusa Will.(EEOD) on a three-dimensional(3D) human malignant glioma(MG) cell invasion and perfusion model based on microfluid...Objective:To investigate the anti-invasion efficacy of the ethanol extract of Oldenlandia diffusa Will.(EEOD) on a three-dimensional(3D) human malignant glioma(MG) cell invasion and perfusion model based on microfluidic chip culture and the possible mechanism of action of Oldenlandia diffusa Will.(OD).Methods:The comprehensive pharmacodynamic analysis method in this study was based on microfluidic chip 3D cell perfusion culture technology,and the action mechanism of Chinese medicine(CM) on human MG cells was investigated through network pharmacology analysis.First,the components of EEOD were analyzed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF/MS).Then,cell viability and apoptosis were assessed to determine the optimum concentration of EEOD for invasion experiments,and two-dimensional(2D) migration and invasion abilities of U87 and U251 MG cells were evaluated using scratch wound and Transwell assays.The possible mechanism underlying the effects of EEOD on glioma was analyzed through a network pharmacology approach.Results:Thirty-five compounds of EEOD were detected by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS.EEOD suppressed the viability of MG cells,promoted their apoptosis,and inhibited their migratory and invasive potentials(all P<0.05).Network pharmacology analysis showed that OD inhibited the invasion of MG cells by directly regulating MAPK and Wnt pathways through MAPK,EGFR,MYC,GSK3B,and other targets.The anti-invasion effect of OD was also found to be related to the indirect regulation of microtubule cytoskeleton organization.Conclusion:EEOD could inhibit the invasion of human MG cells,and the anti-invasion mechanism of OD might be regulating MAPK and Wnt signaling pathways and microtubule cytoskeleton organization.展开更多
文摘As prepubertal boys do not yet produce spermatozoa,they cannot rely on sperm cryopreservation for fertility preservation before gonadotoxic therapy,such as high-dose alkylating agents or radiotherapy in the case of childhood cancers.According to the current guidelines,cryopreservation of testicular biopsies containing spermatogonial stem cells(SSCs)may be proposed to high-risk patients for potential later therapeutic use to fulfill the patients’wish for a biological child.One promising technique for human in vitro spermatogenesis and in vitro propagation of human SSCs is microfluidic(MF)culture,in which cells or tissues are subjected to a continuous flow of medium.This provides exact control over such parameters as nutrient content and gradients,as well as the removal of waste metabolites.While MF has been shown to maintain tissues and cell populations of organs for longer than conventional in vitro culture techniques,it has not been widely used for testicular in vitro culture.MF could advance human testicular in vitro culture and is also applicable to reprotoxicity studies.This review summarizes the findings and achievements of testis-on-chip(ToC)setups to date and discusses the benefits and limitations of these for spermatogenesis in vitro and toxicity assessment.
基金supported by grants from NIH National Institute of Mental Health MH085267National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NS060017
文摘Damage to the adult mammalian central nervous system （CNS） often results in persistent neurological deficits with limited recovery of functions. The past decade has seen in- creasing research efforts in neural regeneration research with the ultimate goal of achieving functional recovery. Many studies have focused on prevention of further neural damage and restoration of functional connections that are com- promised after iniurY or pathological damage.
基金This work was supported by the Key Areas Research Development Projects of Guangdong Province(No.2019B020210001)the Tsinghua-U Tokyo Collaborative Research Fund(No.20193080052)the Key Areas Research Development Projects of Hebei Province(No.20375502D).
文摘In recent years,organoid technology,i.e.,in vitro three-dimensional(3D)tissue culture,has attracted increasing attention in biomedical engineering.Organoids are cell complexes induced by differentiation of stem cells or organ-progenitor cells in vitro using 3D culture technology.They can replicate the key structural and functional characteristics of the target organs in vivo.With the opening up of this new field of health engineering,there is a need for engineering-system approaches to the production,control,and quantitative analysis of organoids and their microenvironment.Traditional organoid technology has limitations,including lack of physical and chemical microenvironment control,high heterogeneity,complex manual operation,imperfect nutritional supply system,and lack of feasible online analytical technology for the organoids.The introduction of microfluidic chip technology into organoids has overcome many of these limitations and greatly expanded the scope of applications.Engineering organoid microfluidic system has become an interdisciplinary field in biomedical and health engineering.In this review,we summarize the development and culture system of organoids,discuss how microfluidic technology has been used to solve the main technical challenges in organoid research and development,and point out new opportunities and prospects for applications of organoid microfluidic system in drug development and screening,food safety,precision medicine,and other biomedical and health engineering fields.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China for the support(No.51175101)on this paper.
文摘To adapt to a complex and variable environment,self-adaptive camouflage technology is becoming more and more important in all kinds of military applications by overcoming the weakness of the static camouflage.In nature,the chameleon can achieve self-adaptive camouflage by changing its skin color in real time with the change of the background color.To imitate the chameleon skin,a camouflaged film controlled by a color-changing microfluidic system is proposed in this paper.The film with microfluidic channels fabricated by soft materials can achieve dynamic cloaking and camouflage by circulating color liquids through channels inside the film.By sensing and collecting environmental color change information,the control signal of the microfluidic system can be adjusted in real time to imitate chameleon skin.The microstructure of the film and the working principle of the microfluidic color-changing system are introduced.The mechanism to generate the control signal by information processing of background colors is illustrated.“Canny”double-threshold edge detection algorithm and color similarity are used to analyze and evaluate the camouflage.The tested results show that camouflaged images have a relatively high compatibility with environmental backgrounds and the dynamic cloaking eff ect can be achieved.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61971410,and 62001458)Shanghai Sailing Program(No.20YF1457100)。
文摘Exosomes are now raising focus as a prospective biomarker for cancer diagnostics and prognosis owing to its unique bio-origin and composition.Exosomes take part in cellular communication and receptor mediation and transfer their cargos(e.g.,proteins,m RNA and DNA).Quantitative analysis of tumor-related nucleic acid mutations can be a potential method to cancer diagnosis and prognosis in early stages.Here we present an integrated microfluidic system for exosome on-chip isolation and lung cancer RNA analysis through droplet digital PCR(dd PCR).Gradient dilution experiments show great linearity over a large concentration range with R^(2)=0.9998.Utilizing the system,four cell lines and two mutation targets were parallelly detected for mutation analysis.The experiments demonstrated mutation heterogeneity and the results were agree with cell researches.These results proved our integrated microfluidic system as a promising means for early cancer diagnosis and prognosis in the era of liquid biopsy.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(No.Z407029)the Hangzhou Qianjiang Scholar Foundation,China(No.HZ2010-41)
文摘A microfluidic system was developed for the synthesis of trigonal selenium（t-Se） nanowires, which was composed of a glass microchip coupled with a poly（methyl methacrylate）（PMMA） microchip. In the glass microchip, amorphous selenium（a-Se） colloid was prepared by reducing selenious acid with an excess amount of hydrazine at a temperature of 100 ℃. In the coupled PMMA microchip, a-Se was transformed into more stable t-Se seeds via sonication at room temperature. The residence time of the reactants in both microchips was optimized by varying the dimension and length of the microchannel each. The t-Se nanowires were formed by anisotropic growth of selenium crystallite during sonication and aging under the assistance of β-cyclodextrin（β-CD）. Various stages of the nanowires＇ growth were investigated. The as-synthesized products were characterized by powder X-Ray diffraction（XRD）, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, transmission electron microscopy（TEM） and selected-area electron diffraction（SAED）.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81871505,61971026)the Fundamental Research Fund for the Central Universities(No.XK1802-4)+1 种基金the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2018ZX10732101-001-009)the Research Fund to the Top Scientific and Technological Innovation Team from Beijing University of Chemical Technology(No.buctylkjcx06).
文摘To improve the performance of real-time recombinase polymerase amplification(RPA),a microfluidic system with active mixing is developed to optimize the reaction dynamics.Instead of adopting a single typical reaction chamber,a specific reactor including a relatively large chamber in center with two adjacent zig-zag channels at two sides is integrated into the microfluidic chip.Active mixing is achieved by driving the viscous reagent between the chamber and the channel back and forth periodically with an outside compact peristaltic pump.To avoid reagent evapora-tion,one end of the reactor is sealed with paraffin oil.A hand-held companion device is developed to facilitate real-time RPA amplification within 20 min.The whole area of the reactor is heated with a resistance heater to provide uniform reaction temperature.To achieve real-time monitoring,a compact fluorescence detection module is integrated into the hand-held device.A smartphone with custom application software is adopted to control the hand-held device and display the real-time fluorescence curves.The performances of two cases with and without active on-chip mixing are compared between each other by detecting African swine fever viruses.It has been demonstrated that,with active on-chip mixing,the amplification efficiency and detection sensitivity can be signifi-cantly improved.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China for the support(No.51175101)on this paper.
文摘Combining deep-learning image inpainting algorithms with the microfluidic technology,the paper proposes a method to achieve dynamic stealth and camouflage by using a microfluidic vision camouflage system simulating the chameleon skin.The basic principle is to perceive color changes in the external environment and collect ambient image information,and then utilize the image inpainting algorithm to adjust the control signals of the microfluidic system in real time.The detailed working principle of the microfluidic vision camouflage system is presented,and the mechanism of generating control signals for the system through deep-learning image inpainting algorithms and image-processing techniques is elucidated.The camouflage effect of the chameleon skin is analyzed and evaluated using color similarity.Results indicate that the camouflaged images are consistent with the background environment,thereby improving the target’s stealth and maneuvering characteristics.The camouflage technology developed in the paper based on the microfluidic vision camouflage system can be applied to several situations,such as military camouflage uniforms,robot skins,and weapon equipment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U23A20671 and 12302344)the Creative Groups of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(Grant No.2021CFA030).
文摘In recent years,microfluidic technology has emerged as a powerful and innovative tool,attracting significant attention for its ability to provide real-time visualization of CO_(2)flow,mass transfer,and reaction processes in porous media.This review examines the application of microfluidic technology in CO_(2)sequestration in saline aquifers,emphasizing the advantages of saline aquifer for geological sequestration,including safety,high storage capacity,stability,and cost-effectiveness.The materials used for microfluidic chips and the design of microchannels are systematically reviewed,offering forward-looking recommendations for chip selection and microchannel characterization in future research on CO_(2)sequestration in saline aquifer.Based on a detailed analysis of advancements in microfluidic technology,this review highlights key findings related to CO_(2)trapping mechanisms,salt precipitation,and CO_(2)-water-rock chemical interactions within saline aquifers.Although microfluidic technology shows great promise in these areas,this review identifies limitations in current studies and outlines future research directions,aiming to promote further innovation and broader application of microfluidic technology in the field of CO_(2)sequestration in saline aquifer.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32371475)。
文摘With the continuous advancement of bionanomaterial technology,the design and fabrication strategies of biomimetic nanocarriers have undergone significant strategic transformations and innovations.This article systematically reviews the evolution from single-cell membrane nanovesicles to hybrid cell membrane nanovesicles integrating multiple cell membranes,culminating in cell membrane hybrid lipid nanoparticles(CM-LNPs)combining natural cell membranes or membrane proteins with engineered synthetic phospholipids.This technological progression enables the synergistic retention of multicellular biological functions and the incorporation of advantageous synthetic material properties,such as enhanced engineering flexibility and surface modifiability.Additionally,the article discusses the advantages and limitations of traditional extrusion and ultrasonication methods in the preparation of cell membrane nanovesicles,highlights the benefits and development prospects of novel microfluidic techniques in the preparation of CM-LNPs,and explores the future application prospects and challenges of CM-LNPs in the biomedical field.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52273102,31870957,and 52302344)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.DUT24YG155,DUT20YG103,and DUT22LAB601)Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Plan Joint Plan(No.2023JH2/101700341)。
文摘Encapsulation of water-soluble cargoes in millimeter-sized capsules has enabled major advances in various fields,including pharmaceuticals,food,cosmetics,packaging,and materials.However,because of the lack of fabrication precision,low cargo retention,suboptimal mechanical properties,and difficulty in preventing water evaporation,this technique is more challenging than microencapsulation techniques.In this study,we developed a surfactant-free and organic solvent-free water-in-oil in-air emulsification approach for synthesizing double-layered“milli-capsules”for the precise encapsulation,enhanced retention,and force-triggered burst release of water-soluble bioactive cargoes.In particular,we synthesized milli-capsules with a first shell of poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate)for the efficient encapsulation of bioactive cargoes and a second shell of beeswax to prolong the retention of the entrapped bioactive compounds.Unlike traditional milli-capsules,which exhibit poor shape uniformity and mechanical stability,we introduced metallic ions to stabilize the interfacial tension and employed constant rotation to balance the gravity,buoyancy,inertial,and viscous forces imposed on the droplets,resulting in uniform and rigid milli-capsules with narrow rupture forces.Furthermore,additional hydrophobic beeswax coating prevented water volatilization and substantially prolonged the shelf life of the encapsulated compounds from a few days to a few months while maintaining their bioactivities.The proposed milli-capsule system addresses the challenge of precise fabrication of large carriers for water-soluble cargoes,representing a significant step toward the long-term storage and controlled release of bioactive cargoes for various industrial applications.
文摘Droplet-based microfluidics is a transformative technology with applications across diverse scientific and industrial domains.However,predicting the droplet size generated by individual microchannels before experiments or simulations remains a significant challenge.In this study,we focus on a double T-junction microfluidic geometry and employ a hybrid modeling approach that combines machine learning with metaheuristic optimization to address this issue.Specifically,particle swarm optimization(PSO)is used to optimize the hyperparameters of a decision tree(DT)model,and its performance is compared with that of a DT optimized through grid search(GS).The hybrid models are developed to estimate the droplet diameter based on four parameters:the main width,side width,thickness,and flow rate ratio.The dataset of more than 300 cases,generated by a three-dimensional numerical model of the double T-junction,is used for training and testing.Multiple evaluation metrics confirm the predictive accuracy of the models.The results demonstrate that the proposed DT-PSO model achieves higher accuracy,with a coefficient of determination of 0.902 on the test data,while simultaneously reducing prediction time.This methodology holds the potential to minimize design iterations and accelerate the integration of microfluidic technology into the biological sciences.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant Nos.21878169 and 21991102)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant No.2019YFA0905100)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program(grant No.2018Z05JZY010).
文摘Previously we had developed a microfluidic system that can be easily fabricated by bending a stainless-steel tube into large circular loops.In this study,a fast and continuous preparation method for superfine TiO_(2) nanoparticles(TiO_(2)-NPs)was developed for the aforementioned microfluidic system.The proposed method can yield anatase TiO_(2) in 3.5 min,in contrast to the traditional hydrothermal reaction method,which requires hours or even days.Different reaction conditions,such as reaction temperature(120-200℃),urea concentration(20-100 g/L),and tube length(5-20 m)were investigated.X-ray diffraction and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis indicate that the as-prepared TiO_(2)-NPs have crystalline sizes of 4.1-5.8 nm and specific surface areas of 250.7-330.7 m^(2)/g.Transmission electron microscopy images show that these TiO_(2)-NPs have an even diameter of approximately 5 nm.Moreover,because of their small crystalline sizes and large specific surface areas,most of these as-prepared TiO_(2)-NPs exhibit considerably better absorption and photocatalytic performance with methylene blue than commercial P5 TiO_(2) does.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91959101,21904028)Chinese Academy of Sciences(YJKYYQ20180055,YJKYYQ20190068,ZDBS-LY-SLH025)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB36000000)。
文摘The outbreak of virus-induced infectious diseases poses a global public-health challenge.Nucleic acid amplification testing(NAAT)enables early detection of pandemic viruses and plays a vital role in preventing onward transmission.However,the requirement of skilled operators,expensive instrumentation,and biosafety laboratories has hindered the use of NAAT for screening and diagnosis of suspected patients.Here we report development of a fully automated centrifugal microfluidic system with sample-in-answer-out capability for sensitive,specific,and rapid viral nucleic acid testing.The release of nucleic acids and the subsequent reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification(RT-LAMP)were integrated into the reaction units of a microfluidic disc.The whole processing steps such as injection of reagents,fluid actuation by rotation,heating and temperature control,and detection of fluorescence signals were carried out automatically by a customized instrument.We validate the centrifugal microfluidic system using oropharyngeal swab samples spiked with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)armored RNA particles.The estimated limit of detection for armored RNA particles is 2 copies per reaction,the throughput is 21 reactions per disc,and the assay sample-to-answer time is approximately 70 min.This enclosed and automated microfluidic system efficiently avoids viral contamination of aerosol,and can be readily adapted for virus detection outside the diagnostic laboratory.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Research Foundation of China(61533016,11827803,31971244,31570947,11772036,11421202 and U20A20390)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFC1102202 and 2016YFC1101101)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(4194079)and the 111 Project(B13003).
文摘Endothelial cells arranged on the vessel lumen are constantly stimulated by blood flow,blood pressure and pressureinduced cyclic stretch.These stimuli are sensed through mechanical sensory structures and converted into a series of functional responses through mechanotransduction pathways.The process will eventually affect vascular health.Therefore,there has been an urgent need to establish in vitro endothelial biomechanics and mechanobiology of models,which reproduce three-dimensional structure vascular system.In recent years,the rapid development in microfluidic technology makes it possible to replicate the key structural and functionally biomechanical characteristics of vessels.Here,we summarized the progress of microfluidic chips used for the investigation of endothelial biomechanics and mechanobiology of the vascular system.Firstly,we elucidated the contribution of shear stress and circumferential stress,to vascular physiology.Then,we reviewed some applications using microfluidic technology in angiogenesis and vasculogenesis,endothelial permeability and mechanotransduction,as well as the blood-brain barrier under these physical forces.Finally,we discussed the future obstacles in terms of the development and application of microfluidic vascular chips.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (90813032, 20890020 & 21025520)the Ministry of Science and Technology (2009CB930000 & 2011CB933201)+2 种基金the Ministry of Health (2008ZX10001-010)Chinese Academy of Sciences (KJCX2-YW-M15)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars, State Education Ministry
文摘Immunoassays are useful for many bioassays. Many new techniques and materials are introduced into the immunoassay to improve the efficiency. This paper reviews recent progress in the application of microfluidic systems and gold nanoparticles in immunoassay. The micro/nano technologies and materials can offer good sensitivity, fast detection, cost-effectiveness and easy signal readout. In particular, the miniaturization of microfluidics and colorimetric assays based on gold nanoparticles have dramatically improved the efficiency of immunoassays.
基金Project supported by Department of Chemical,Petroleum and Gas Engineering,Iran University of Science&Technology(IUST)
文摘Microfluidic solvent extraction （micro SX） of gadolinium was conducted using a mono- and diester mixture （MDEHPA） as the cationic extractant. A microfluidic Y-Y channel was fabricated using CO2- laser technique in a glass microchip used as the extraction system. Compared with batch extraction, extraction kinetic is found fast, and extraction equilibrium is attained within 15 s. Stoichiometry of the extracted complex is found to be Gd（NOs）3-3MDEHPA using log-log plot method. Additionally, the operating parameters and overall volumetric mass transfer coefficient （kLα） were investigated to determine the mass transfer performance. Optimal condition of microextraction for gadolinium using response surface methodology was determined （feed solutions 31 mg/L adjusted to pH value 2.5, extractant concentration 2.9 vol% and extraction time 13.5 s）. In optimal condition, gadolinium extraction yield is obtained 95.5%. Findings of this study approve simplicity, portability, effectiveness, swiftness, and environmental friendliness microfluidic solvent extraction process and reveal that micro SX is useful in the field of extraction strategic metals present at low concentrations, which are otherwise not technically amenable or economically feasible to extract using current traditional methods.
基金supported by Research and Development Program in Key Areas of Guangdong Province,China(No.2019B020209009)Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,China(Nos.2020A1515010660 and 2022A1515011437)Shenzhen Fundamental Research and Discipline Layout project(No.JCYJ20180508152244835)。
文摘Bacteria producingβ-lactamases have become a major issue in the global public health field.To restrain the development of drug resistance and reduce the abuse of antibiotics,it is very important to rapidly identify bacteria producingβ-lactamases and put forward a reasonable treatment plan.Here,an integrated microfluidic chip-mass spectrometry system was proposed for rapid screening ofβ-lactamaseproducing bacteria and optimization ofβ-lactamase inhibitor dosing concentration.The concentration gradient generator followed by an array of bacterial culture chambers,as well as micro-solid-phase extraction columns was designed for sample pretreatment before mass analysis.By using the combination system,the process of the hydrolysis of antibiotics byβ-lactamase-producing bacteria could be analyzed.To validate the feasibility,four antibiotics and two antibiotic inhibitors were investigated using three strains including negative control,SHV-1 and TEM-1 strains.SHV-1 and TEM-1 strains were successfully distinguished as theβ-lactamase producing strains.And the acquired optimal concentrations ofβ-lactamase inhibitors were in accordance with the results by that obtained from the traditional microdilution broth method.The total analysis time only needed around 2 h,which was faster than conventional methods that require a few days.The technique presented herein provides an easy and rapid protocol forβ-lactamase resistance related studies,which is important for the inhibition of antimicrobial resistance development and the reduction of antibiotics abuse.
基金supported by project SKLPBS1403,14QNP117 and AWS15J006,and the National Key Basic Research Program(973 Project)(No.2015CB931802)National Natural Scientific Fund(No.81225010,81327002,and 31100717)+1 种基金863 Project of China(2014AA020700)Shanghai Science and Technology Fund(No.13NM1401500 and 15DZ2252000).
文摘Microfluidic chip and giant magnetoimpedance(GMI)-related technology has developed quickly over the past decades in the field of biological detection.In this work,we designed and fabricated a GMI-based microfluidic system for screening of multiplex gastric cancer biomarkers.The microfluidic chip and GMI sensor were prepared by micro-electromechanical systems(MEMS)technology.This system can analyse 8 gastric cancer protein biomarkers simultaneously in less than 25 mins and offer more stable detection signal than conventional enzymological or fluorescent methods.The microfluidic chip was then tested in 150 clinical specimens and compared with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)method.The results indicated no significant difference and excellent agreement.In short,the prototype of GMI-based microfluidic system has been developed successfully and showed promising potentials for parallel screening of cancer biomarkers.
基金Supported by the National TCM Characteristic Technology Inheritance Talent Training Program (No. J20194828003).
文摘Objective:To investigate the anti-invasion efficacy of the ethanol extract of Oldenlandia diffusa Will.(EEOD) on a three-dimensional(3D) human malignant glioma(MG) cell invasion and perfusion model based on microfluidic chip culture and the possible mechanism of action of Oldenlandia diffusa Will.(OD).Methods:The comprehensive pharmacodynamic analysis method in this study was based on microfluidic chip 3D cell perfusion culture technology,and the action mechanism of Chinese medicine(CM) on human MG cells was investigated through network pharmacology analysis.First,the components of EEOD were analyzed by ultraperformance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-TOF/MS).Then,cell viability and apoptosis were assessed to determine the optimum concentration of EEOD for invasion experiments,and two-dimensional(2D) migration and invasion abilities of U87 and U251 MG cells were evaluated using scratch wound and Transwell assays.The possible mechanism underlying the effects of EEOD on glioma was analyzed through a network pharmacology approach.Results:Thirty-five compounds of EEOD were detected by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS.EEOD suppressed the viability of MG cells,promoted their apoptosis,and inhibited their migratory and invasive potentials(all P<0.05).Network pharmacology analysis showed that OD inhibited the invasion of MG cells by directly regulating MAPK and Wnt pathways through MAPK,EGFR,MYC,GSK3B,and other targets.The anti-invasion effect of OD was also found to be related to the indirect regulation of microtubule cytoskeleton organization.Conclusion:EEOD could inhibit the invasion of human MG cells,and the anti-invasion mechanism of OD might be regulating MAPK and Wnt signaling pathways and microtubule cytoskeleton organization.
