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Lab-on-a-chip for biomarker detection: advances, practical applications, and future perspectives
Tianfeng Xu1,2, Hao Bai1,2, Jie Hu1
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Precision Medicine Translational Research Center (PMTRC), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China. hatuu@wchscu.edu.cn.
Lab on a Chip
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Summary
Lab-on-a-chip (LoC) technology revolutionizes biomarker detection with miniaturized, automated assays. These advanced microfluidic devices offer high sensitivity and portability for early disease screening and precision medicine.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
- Microfluidics
Background:
- Lab-on-a-chip (LoC) technology integrates analytical processes into single microfluidic devices.
- Advances in microfabrication and fluid dynamics enable miniaturized, automated assays with high sensitivity, rapid analysis, and portability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent progress in Lab-on-a-chip (LoC) based biomarker detection.
- To highlight innovations in fabrication, assay integration, and practical applications of LoC systems.
- To discuss challenges and future directions for LoC technology in diagnostics.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent scientific literature on Lab-on-a-chip (LoC) technology for biomarker detection.
- Analysis of innovations in microfabrication, fluid dynamics, and assay integration.
- Examination of diverse applications in cancer screening, infectious disease diagnostics, and health monitoring.
Main Results:
- LoC systems demonstrate high sensitivity, rapid analysis, and portability for various applications.
- Integration with multi-omics approaches enhances understanding of complex disease mechanisms.
- Innovations in materials, architecture, and system integration promise improved diagnostic performance.
Conclusions:
- Lab-on-a-chip (LoC) technology is a transformative platform for biomarker detection.
- Continued innovation will enhance diagnostic performance, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
- LoC technology is poised to shape the future of precision diagnostics.
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