arXiv (Cornell University),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Label-free
cell
classification
is
advantageous
for
supplying
pristine
cells
further
use
or
examination,
yet
existing
techniques
frequently
fall
short
in
terms
of
specificity
and
speed.
In
this
study,
we
address
these
limitations
through
the
development
a
novel
machine
learning
framework,
Multiplex
Image
Machine
Learning
(MIML).
This
architecture
uniquely
combines
label-free
images
with
biomechanical
property
data,
harnessing
vast,
often
underutilized
morphological
information
intrinsic
to
each
cell.
By
integrating
both
types
our
model
offers
more
holistic
understanding
cellular
properties,
utilizing
typically
discarded
traditional
models.
approach
has
led
remarkable
98.3\%
accuracy
classification,
substantial
improvement
over
models
that
only
consider
single
data
type.
MIML
been
proven
effective
classifying
white
blood
tumor
cells,
potential
broader
application
due
its
inherent
flexibility
transfer
capability.
It's
particularly
similar
morphology
but
distinct
properties.
innovative
significant
implications
across
various
fields,
from
advancing
disease
diagnostics
behavior.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 1335 - 1354
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Cancer
is
the
second
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide.
Differences
in
drug
resistance
and
treatment
response
caused
by
heterogeneity
cancer
cells
are
primary
reasons
for
poor
therapy
outcomes
patients.
In
addition,
current
vitro
anticancer
drug-screening
methods
rely
on
two-dimensional
monolayer-cultured
cells,
which
cannot
accurately
predict
behavior
vivo.
Therefore,
a
powerful
tool
to
study
produce
effective
tumor
models
warranted
leverage
research.
Droplet
microfluidics
has
become
platform
single-cell
analysis
three-dimensional
cell
culture
spheroids.
this
review,
we
discuss
use
droplet
microfluidic
technologies,
including
single-
or
double-emulsion
generation
passive-
active-droplet
manipulation,
concisely
discussed.
Recent
advances
circulating
scaffold-free/based
3D
spheroids
have
been
systematically
introduced.
Finally,
challenges
that
must
be
overcome
further
application
research
Cancer
immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
a
promising
therapeutic
strategy
to
combat
cancer
effectively.
However,
it
is
hard
observe
and
quantify
how
this
in
vivo
process
happens.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
microfluidic
vessel-tumor
models
offer
valuable
capability
study
immune
cells
transport
during
progression.
We
presented
an
advanced
3D
vessel-supported
tumor
model
consisting
of
the
endothelial
lumen
vessel
network
for
T
cells'
transportation.
The
cell
through
interaction
with
spheroids
was
represented
monitored
vitro.
Specifically,
we
demonstrate
that
glycocalyx
serving
can
influence
endothelium-immune
interaction.
Furthermore,
after
vascular
transport,
programmed
death
protein
1
(PD-1)
checkpoint
inhibition
influences
delivered
activated-T
on
killing
evaluated.
Our
vitro
provides
microphysiologically
engineered
platform
represent
transportation
immunotherapy.
reported
innovative
believed
have
potential
explore
tumor-induced
response
mechanism
preclinically
evaluate
immunotherapy's
effectiveness.
Materials Today Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38, P. 102111 - 102111
Published: May 16, 2024
Currently,
researchers
have
increasingly
focused
on
3D
in
vitro
tumor
models
as
they
possess
the
capacity
to
replicate
tissue-like
characteristics
and
cell-cell
interactions
within
microenvironment.
Hydrogel,
a
hydrophilic
polymer
network
that
crosslinks
structure,
has
emerged
prominent
cynosure
due
its
ability
absorb
water,
swell,
provide
attachment
sites
for
cells.
By
mimicking
extracellular
matrix,
hydrogel
facilitates
investigation
of
cell
growth
interaction.
The
gelatin
methacrylate
(GelMA)
garnered
significant
interest
scientific
community
be
mechanically
adjusted
exceptional
biocompatibility.
This
review
primarily
focuses
recent
advancements
construction
methodology
utilizing
GelMA
hydrogel,
including
preparation
procedures,
attributes,
performance
enhancements.
Furthermore,
we
offer
insights
into
prospective
directions
advancement
hydrogels.
It
is
anticipated
hydrogels
will
find
extensive
application
near
future
precise
fabrication
with
diverse
geometries.
These
are
poised
become
preferred
option
investigating
microenvironment,
tumorigenesis,
metastasis,
related
mechanisms.
Microsystems & Nanoengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
Label-free
cell
classification
is
advantageous
for
supplying
pristine
cells
further
use
or
examination,
yet
existing
techniques
frequently
fall
short
in
terms
of
specificity
and
speed.
In
this
study,
we
address
these
limitations
through
the
development
a
novel
machine
learning
framework,
Multiplex
Image
Machine
Learning
(MIML).
This
architecture
uniquely
combines
label-free
images
with
biomechanical
property
data,
harnessing
vast,
often
underutilized
biophysical
information
intrinsic
to
each
cell.
By
integrating
both
types
our
model
offers
holistic
understanding
cellular
properties,
utilizing
typically
discarded
traditional
models.
approach
has
led
remarkable
98.3%
accuracy
classification,
substantial
improvement
over
models
that
rely
solely
on
image
data.
MIML
been
proven
effective
classifying
white
blood
tumor
cells,
potential
broader
application
due
its
inherent
flexibility
transfer
capability.
It
particularly
similar
morphology
but
distinct
properties.
innovative
significant
implications
across
various
fields,
from
advancing
disease
diagnostics
behavior.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 6273 - 6281
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Construction
of
in
vitro
vascular
models
is
great
significance
to
various
biomedical
research,
such
as
pharmacokinetics
and
hemodynamics,
thus
an
important
direction
tissue
engineering.
In
this
work,
a
standing
surface
acoustic
wave
field
was
constructed
spatially
arrange
suspended
endothelial
cells
into
designated
patterning.
The
cell
patterning
maintained
after
the
withdrawn
by
solidified
hydrogel.
Then,
interstitial
flow
provided
activate
vessel
tube
formation.
Thus,
functional
vessel-on-a-chip
engineered
with
specific
geometry.
Vascular
function,
including
perfusability
barrier
characterized
beads
loading
dextran
diffusion,
respectively.
A
computational
atomistic
simulation
model
proposed
illustrate
how
solutes
cross
lipid
bilayer.
reported
acoustofluidic
methodology
capable
facile
reproducible
fabrication
network
It
promising
facilitate
development
both
fundamental
research
regenerative
therapy.
Advanced Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(6)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Vascularized
tumor
on
a
chip
(VToC)
entail
emulating
intricate
microvascular
networks
like
those
observed
in
tumors
through
microfluidic
devices,
which
are
meticulously
designed
to
offer
faithful
representation
of
cancer
vitro,
exploration
biology,
evaluation
drug
efficacy,
and
anticipation
patient
responses
therapies.
Compared
conventional
ones,
VToC
systems
hold
advantages
by
creating
milieu
where
physiological
conditions
for
investigating
tumor–host
interactions
pivotal
advancement/therapy
resilience.
Nevertheless,
models
confront
limitations
encompassing
vascular
network
replication,
biological
fidelity,
mechanical/chemical
integrity,
intricacies
architectural
design.
Thus,
drawbacks
inherent
prevailing
models’
intricacies,
attributes,
establishment
imperative.
This
systematic
review
focuses
the
recent
advancements,
technologies
explored
incorporating
models,
vascularization
approaches
investigation,
factors/parameters
affecting
complex
microenvironments
along
with
futuristic
approach
design
strategies,
fabrication
techniques,
understanding
network,
also
spheroid.
A
comprehensive
analysis
based
their
practical
highlights
promising
strategies
possible
applications.
will
be
essential
regarding
complete
overview
future
direction
toward
developing
efficient
compared
state‐of‐the‐art
VToC.