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This study introduces a cost-effective microfluidic flow cytometry system for precise cell sorting. The innovative design enhances cell sorting efficiency and viability, advancing life science applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Microfluidics
  • Cell Sorting Technology

Background:

  • Microfluidic flow cytometry (MFCM) offers advantages over traditional methods but faces challenges in throughput, viability, efficiency, and cost.
  • Existing MFCM systems require optimization to balance key performance parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cost-effective, high-performance microfluidic cytometry cell sorting system.
  • To integrate hydrodynamic focusing, droplet encapsulation, and sorting for precise cell manipulation.
  • To introduce an innovative photon incremental counting-based fluorescence detection method.

Main Methods:

  • A customized microfluidic chip was designed integrating hydrodynamic focusing, droplet encapsulation, and sorting.
  • An innovative photon incremental counting-based fluorescence detection method was employed, reducing data requirements by 50x.
  • The system's performance was evaluated across various flow rates and droplet generation frequencies.

Main Results:

  • The system achieved detection recoveries exceeding 95% across flow rates from 10 to 80 μL min⁻¹.
  • Individual droplet deflections were accurately achieved at a droplet generation frequency of 1600 Hz.
  • A sorting efficiency of 90.7% and cell viability of 94.3% were obtained at 1316 Hz.

Conclusions:

  • The developed microfluidic flow cytometry system offers a cost-effective and high-performance solution for cell sorting.
  • The innovative detection method simplifies the system and reduces costs while maintaining high accuracy and gentleness.
  • This technology has the potential to significantly advance life science research in areas like single-cell cloning, analysis, and drug screening.