Multi-layer microfluidic chips are used for a wide variety of applications involving microfluidics. They are commonly used in organ-on-a-chip platforms where one layer encapsulates the cell culture and receives nutrients or drug formulations from the top microchannels through a porous membrane. The design and fabrication...
Iontophoresis is a transdermal drug delivery method that employs a low-intensity voltage on the skin to deliver a charged drug to the tissue often through electrophoresis or electroosmosis. This method has experienced a rise as a technique for delivering anti-cancer reagents to tumours. An accurate...
The Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) is a highly selective membrane that separates the blood flow from the bulk of the brain and the central nervous system. This membrane is semi-permeable and ensures that the brain maintains its functionality by blocking unwanted molecules and ions from entering...
A group of researchers has now taken organ on a chips to a new level by developing a multiorgan system with circulating immune cells to mimic the immunosurveillance process. The results of this study that hinged upon a three organ microfluidic chip are reported in...
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a mechanism in the periphery of the central nervous system that protects the nervous system from external substances as well as hormones and neurotransmitters released in other parts of the body. This highly selective and semi-permeable membrane is essential in...