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In Vitro Microscale Models for Embryogenesis.

Jennifer Rico-Varela¹, Dominic Ho¹, Leo Q Wan^1,2,3

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street, Troy NY 12180.

Advanced Biosystems

|December 12, 2018

Summary

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Researchers review microtechnologies for studying early human development. These advanced systems, including microfluidic and micropatterned platforms, offer new ways to model embryogenesis and test drugs in vitro.

Keywords:

Cell Microenvironment Development Embryo-on-a-chip Embryogenesis Microfluidics Micropatterning Teratogens

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Area of Science:

Developmental Biology
Biotechnology
Stem Cell Biology

Background:

Embryogenesis requires intricate mechanical and biochemical cues for proper development.
Current methods for recapitulating embryogenesis face limitations due to biological complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

To review microtechnological approaches for studying embryogenesis.
To explore the use of pluripotent stem cells in microengineered systems.
To highlight opportunities for in vitro modeling and drug screening.

Main Methods:

Review of studies utilizing micropatterned systems.
Analysis of microfluidic platforms for cell culture.
Examination of embryo/embryoid body-on-a-chip models.

Main Results:

Microtechnologies offer powerful tools to study embryogenesis.
Geometrical patterns and microfluidics enhance control over cellular microenvironments.
Emerging stem cell-based models show promise for in vitro studies.

Conclusions:

Microengineered systems provide novel avenues for studying human embryogenesis.
These platforms facilitate high-throughput drug testing and disease modeling.
Advancements can help prevent developmental defects in early human development.