1. Microfluidic Cell Culture Device
- Author
-
Takayama, Shuichi, Cabrera, Lourdes Marcella, Heo, Yun Seok, and Smith, Gary Daniel
- Subjects
Life Sciences (General) - Abstract
Microfluidic devices for cell culturing and methods for using the same are disclosed. One device includes a substrate and membrane. The substrate includes a reservoir in fluid communication with a passage. A bio-compatible fluid may be added to the reservoir and passage. The reservoir is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a cell mass. The membrane acts as a barrier to evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid from the passage. A cover fluid may be added to cover the bio-compatible fluid to prevent evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid.
- Published
- 2014