Recent Advances in Microfluidic Platforms for Programming Cell‐Based Living Materials. Issue 46 (16th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Pengchao; Shao, Ning; Qin, Lidong
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 33:Issue 46(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-07-16
• Subjects: cells -- delivery -- microfluidics -- organ chips -- organoids; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.202005944
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract: Cell‐based living materials, including single cells, cell‐laden fibers, cell sheets, organoids, and organs, have attracted intensive interests owing to their widespread applications in cancer therapy, regenerative medicine, drug development, and so on. Significant progress in materials, microfabrication, and cell biology have promoted the development of numerous promising microfluidic platforms for programming these cell‐based living materials with a high‐throughput, scalable, and efficient manner. In this review, the recent progress of novel microfluidic platforms for programming cell‐based living materials is presented. First, the unique features, categories, and materials and related fabrication methods of microfluidic platforms are briefly introduced. From the viewpoint of the design principles of the microfluidic platforms, the recent significant advances of programming single cells, cell‐laden fibers, cell sheets, organoids, and organs in turns are then highlighted. Last, by providing personal perspectives on challenges and future trends, this review aims to motivate researchers from the fields of materials and engineering to work together with biologists and physicians to promote the development of cell‐based living materials for human healthcare‐related applications. Abstract : From the viewpoint of the design principles, the recent significant advances in microfluidic platforms for programing cell‐based living materials are summarized, including individual cells, cell‐laden fibers, cell sheets, organoids, and organs in a high‐throughput and efficient manner for diverse biomedical applications, such as cell therapy, tissue engineering, disease modeling, and drug screening.