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Generating nonlinear concentration gradients in microfluidic devices for cell studies.

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  • 1Center for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States.

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This study introduces a novel microfluidic device capable of generating precise nonlinear concentration gradients for cell analysis. The versatile, space-saving design enables controlled exposure of cells to varying soluble factors, demonstrating utility in viability assays.

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  • Coflowing aqueous solutions were combined at intersection points without full mixing.
  • Varying flow rates induced exponential and sigmoidal concentration gradients.
  • Fibroblast cells in microwells were exposed to hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) gradients.

    • Main Results:

    • The device successfully generated both exponential and sigmoidal concentration gradients.
    • The asymmetrical design allowed for gradient formation without multiplexing or separate mixing channels.
    • The system demonstrated utility in assessing fibroblast cell viability across a range of H(2)O(2) concentrations.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed microfluidic device offers a versatile and space-saving solution for generating nonlinear concentration gradients.
    • This technology facilitates precise control over cellular microenvironments for advanced cell-based assays.
    • The device shows promise for applications in drug screening, toxicology, and fundamental cell biology research.