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  • Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
  • Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies
  • Single-Cell Analysis

Background:

  • Single-cell analysis is crucial for understanding cellular functions and interactions.
  • The Big Data Era necessitates faster, high-throughput single-cell analysis methods.
  • Microdroplet technology in microfluidics provides modularity, integrity, high throughput, and sensitivity for single-cell applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review microdroplet chips for single-cell analysis, focusing on droplet formation, detection, and practical functions.
  • To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of existing microdroplet techniques.
  • To highlight the potential of microdroplet technology for future clinical diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of droplet formation structures: T-shaped channels, flow-involved channels, and 3D micro-vortices.
  • Summary of detection methods: fluorescence, Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and electrochemical detection.
  • Review of microdroplet functions: cell culture, nucleic acid testing, and cell identification.

Main Results:

  • Microdroplet formation techniques are diverse, including T-shaped, flow-involved, and micro-vortice structures.
  • Various detection methods are applicable to microdroplets, each with specific pros and cons.
  • Microdroplet applications span cell culture, nucleic acid analysis, and cell identification.

Conclusions:

  • Microfluidic microdroplets are a significant research direction in single-cell analysis.
  • Advancements in droplet formation (e.g., inertial ordering, micro-vortices) are enhancing capabilities.
  • Microdroplet-based biochips promise high-throughput and high-accuracy detection for future clinical diagnosis.