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- Recent advancements in microfluidics have led to increased interest in creating innovative designs that mimic organ functions on a microscale.
- The article focuses on "organ-on-a-chip" systems, which simulate the properties of real organs for drug testing and tissue engineering purposes.
- A comprehensive review of current technologies, design processes, and the specific instruments, cells, and materials utilized in these systems is provided.
Article Abstract
In recent years, the exploitation of phenomena surrounding microfluidics has seen an increase in popularity, as researchers have found a way to use their unique properties to create superior design alternatives. One such application is representing the properties and functions of different organs on a microscale chip for the purpose of drug testing or tissue engineering. With the introduction of "organ-on-a-chip" systems, researchers have proposed various methods on various organ-on-a-chip systems to mimic their in vivo counterparts. In this article, a systematic approach is taken to review current technologies pertaining to organ-on-a-chip systems. Design processes with attention to the particular instruments, cells, and materials used are presented.
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