Physiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
37(5), P. 242 - 252
Published: June 6, 2022
The
intertwined
relationship
between
structure
and
function
has
been
key
to
understanding
human
organ
physiology
disease
pathogenesis.
An
organ-on-a-chip
(organ
chip)
is
a
bioengineered
microfluidic
cell
culture
device
lined
by
living
cells
tissues
that
recapitulates
organ-level
functions
in
vitro.
This
accomplished
recreating
organ-specific
tissue-tissue
interfaces
microenvironmental
biochemical
mechanical
cues
while
providing
dynamic
perfusion
through
endothelium-lined
vascular
channels.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
how
emerging
technology
contributed
the
of
lung
structure-function
relationships
at
cell,
tissue,
levels.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 1023 - 1023
Published: Nov. 16, 2022
Both
passive
and
active
microfluidic
chips
are
used
in
many
biomedical
chemical
applications
to
support
fluid
mixing,
particle
manipulations,
signal
detection.
Passive
devices
geometry-dependent,
their
uses
rather
limited.
Active
include
sensors
or
detectors
that
transduce
chemical,
biological,
physical
changes
into
electrical
optical
signals.
Also,
they
transduction
detect
biological
applications,
highly
versatile
tools
for
disease
diagnosis
organ
modeling.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
the
significant
advances
have
been
made
development
microfluidics
devices.
We
will
discuss
function
as
micromixers
sorters
cells
substances
(e.g.,
microfiltration,
flow
displacement,
trapping).
Microfluidic
fabricated
using
range
techniques,
including
molding,
etching,
three-dimensional
printing,
nanofabrication.
Their
broad
utility
lies
detection
diagnostic
biomarkers
organ-on-chip
approaches
permit
modeling
cancer,
well
neurological,
cardiovascular,
hepatic,
pulmonary
diseases.
Biosensor
allow
point-of-care
testing,
assays
based
on
enzymes,
nanozymes,
antibodies,
nucleic
acids
(DNA
RNA).
An
anticipated
field
includes
optimization
techniques
fabrication
biocompatible
materials.
These
developments
increase
versatility,
reduce
costs,
accelerate
time
technology.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 788 - 818
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Human
organoids-on-chips
(OrgOCs)
are
the
synergism
of
human
organoids
(HOs)
technology
and
microfluidic
organs-on-chips
(OOCs).OOCs
can
mimic
extrinsic
characteristics
organs,
such
as
environmental
clues
living
tissue,
while
HOs
more
amenable
to
biological
analysis
genetic
manipulation.By
spatial
cooperation,
OrgOCs
served
3D
organotypic
models
allowing
them
recapitulate
critical
tissue-specific
properties
forecast
responses
outcomes.It
represents
a
giant
leap
forward
from
regular
2D
cell
monolayers
animal
in
improved
ecological
niche
modeling.In
recent
years,
have
offered
potential
promises
for
clinical
studies
advanced
preclinical-to-clinical
translation
medical
industrial
fields.In
this
review,
we
highlight
cutting-edge
achievements
OrgOCs,
introduce
key
features
architectures,
share
revolutionary
applications
basic
biology,
disease
modeling,
preclinical
assay
precision
medicine.Furthermore,
discuss
how
combine
wide
range
disciplines
with
accelerate
translational
applications,
well
challenges
opportunities
biomedical
research
applications.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Current
hydrogel
strain
sensors
have
never
been
integrated
into
dynamic
organ‐on‐a‐chip
(OOC)
due
to
the
lack
of
sensitivity
in
aqueous
cell
culture
systems.
To
enhance
sensing
performance,
a
novel
sensor
is
presented
which
MXene
layer
coated
on
bottom
surface
pre‐stretched
anti‐swelling
substrate
di‐acrylated
Pluronic
F127
(F127‐DA)
and
chitosan
(CS)
for
isolation
from
top
surface.
The
fabricated
display
high
(gauge
factor
290.96),
wide
range
(0–100%),
repeatability.
demonstrate
its
application,
alveolar
epithelial
cells
are
cultivated
forming
barriers,
then
lung‐on‐a‐chip
(LOC)
This
system
can
sensitively
monitor
normal
physiological
breathing,
pathological
inflammation
stimulated
by
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS),
alleviated
through
drug
intervention.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 2806 - 2815
Published: April 20, 2023
There
is
an
urgent
need
for
physiologically
relevant
and
customizable
biochip
models
of
human
lung
tissue
to
provide
a
niche
disease
modeling
drug
efficacy.
Although
various
lung-on-a-chips
have
been
developed,
the
conventional
fabrication
method
has
limited
in
reconstituting
very
thin
multilayered
architecture
spatial
arrangements
multiple
cell
types
microfluidic
device.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
we
developed
alveolar
lung-on-a-chip
model,
effectively
integrated
with
inkjet-printed,
micron-thick,
three-layered
tissue.
After
bioprinting
tissues
inside
four
culture
inserts
layer-by-layer,
are
implanted
into
that
supplies
flow
medium.
This
modular
implantation
procedure
enables
formation
facilitate
3D-structured
inkjet-bioprinted
under
perfusion
at
air–liquid
interface.
The
bioprinted
cultured
on
chip
maintained
their
structure
three
layers
tens
micrometers
achieved
tight
junction
epithelial
layer,
critical
properties
barrier.
upregulation
genes
involved
essential
functions
alveoli
was
also
confirmed
our
model.
Our
insert-mountable
organ-on-a-chip
versatile
platform
can
be
applied
organ
by
implanting
replacing
inserts.
It
amenable
mass
production
development
customized
through
convergence
technology.
Smart Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Conductive
hydrogels
have
attracted
copious
attention
owing
to
their
grateful
performances,
such
as
similarity
biological
tissues,
compliance,
conductivity
and
biocompatibility.
A
diversity
of
conductive
been
developed
showed
versatile
potentials
in
biomedical
applications.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
the
recent
advances
hydrogels,
involving
various
types
functionalities
well
applications
fields.
Furthermore,
current
challenges
reasonable
outlook
are
also
given.
It
is
expected
that
review
will
provide
potential
guidance
for
advancement
next-generation
hydrogels.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(24)
Published: March 16, 2024
Organ-on-chips
can
highly
simulate
the
complex
physiological
functions
of
organs,
exhibiting
broad
application
prospects
in
developmental
research,
disease
simulation,
as
well
new
drug
research
and
development.
However,
there
is
still
less
concern
about
effectively
constructing
cochlea-on-chips.
Here,
a
novel
cochlear
organoids-integrated
conductive
hydrogel
biohybrid
system
with
implant
electroacoustic
stimulation
(EAS)
for
cochlea-on-a-chip
construction
high-throughput
screening,
presented.
Benefiting
from
superior
biocompatibility
electrical
property
hydrogel,
together
EAS,
inner
ear
progenitor
cells
proliferate
spontaneously
shape
into
spheres,
finally
forming
organoids
good
cell
viability
structurally
mature
hair
cells.
By
incorporating
these
cells-encapsulated
hydrogels
microfluidic-based
culture
chambers
concentration
gradient
generator,
dynamic
evaluation
disease-related
drugs
demonstrated.
These
results
indicate
that
proposed
platform
has
great
potential
organoid
cultivation
deafness
evaluation.