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  • 1Department of Chemistry, Beijing Key Laboratory of Microanalytical Methods and Instrumentation, MOE Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China. jmlin@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn.

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Open microfluidics offers precise cell manipulation for biochemical studies. This review covers design, methods, and applications of open microfluidic systems for advanced cell analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microfluidics
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Precise cell manipulation is crucial for biochemical studies.
  • Open microfluidics enables control of microscale liquids in open environments.
  • Accessibility to all circuit positions allows for targeted cell treatments and analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the design principles of open microfluidics.
  • To explain mainstream open microfluidic methods and their applications.
  • To discuss challenges and future trends in open microfluidics.

Main Methods:

  • Summarizing two core design concepts: open microfluidic networks and probes.
  • Explaining the fundamental principles of various open microfluidic techniques.
  • Compiling recent significant applications of open microfluidics.

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Main Results:

  • Open microfluidics facilitates diverse applications like patterned cell culture, 3D tissue modeling, and single-cell analysis.
  • The technology enables precise, localized treatments and subcellular manipulations.
  • Key methods and their underlying principles are clearly elucidated.

Conclusions:

  • Open microfluidics provides versatile and precise tools for cell manipulation.
  • The technology supports advanced applications in cell biology and biochemical research.
  • Further development holds promise for enhanced cell analysis and therapeutic strategies.