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Chip-based screening reduces fluid use and increases throughput for discovering molecular targets. This review analyzes droplet control technologies essential for microfluidic high-throughput screening (μHTS) systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Drug Discovery

Background:

  • High-throughput screening (HTS) is transitioning from micro well plates to chip-based systems.
  • This shift aims to reduce reagent consumption and enhance screening efficiency.
  • The increasing number of molecular targets necessitates faster screening methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review state-of-the-art droplet control technologies for microfluidic high-throughput screening (μHTS).
  • To analyze the challenges in adapting traditional HTS methods to μHTS.
  • To discuss the underlying physics and future prospects of these technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Critical review of existing droplet control technologies.
  • Analysis of physical principles governing droplet manipulation in microfluidic devices.
  • Evaluation of technologies for pipetting and reading in enclosed, planar μHTS systems.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key droplet control technologies suitable for μHTS.
  • Discussion of the challenges posed by enclosed and planar microfluidic environments.
  • Assessment of the potential of reviewed technologies to meet μHTS demands.

Conclusions:

  • Droplet control technologies are crucial for the advancement of μHTS.
  • Overcoming challenges in fluid handling is key to successful μHTS implementation.
  • Future developments in droplet control will significantly impact drug discovery and molecular target identification.