Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(15), P. 3183 - 3183
Published: July 27, 2023
To
guide
therapeutic
strategies
and
to
monitor
the
state
changes
in
disease,
a
low-cost,
portable,
easily
fabricated
microfluidic-chip-integrated
three-dimensional
(3D)
microchamber
was
designed
for
capturing
analyzing
breast
cancer
cells.
Optimally,
colorimetric
sensor
array
integrated
into
microfluidic
chip
discriminate
metabolites
of
The
ultraviolet
polymerization
characteristic
poly(ethylene
glycol)
diacrylate
(PEGDA)
hydrogel
utilized
rapidly
fabricate
three-layer
with
structure
under
noninvasive
365
nm
laser
irradiation.
2-Hydroxyethyl
methacrylate
(HEMA)
added
prepolymer
order
increase
adhesive
capacity
microchip’s
surface
1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone
(NVP)
improve
toughness
reduce
swelling
composite.
A
non-toxic
3D
microarray
(60
mm
×
20
3
mm)
low
immunogenicity
high
hydrophilicity
created
simulate
real
physiological
microenvironment
tissue.
crisscross
channels
were
ensure
homogeneous
seeding
density.
This
material
displayed
excellent
biocompatibility
tunable
physical
properties
compared
traditional
materials
can
be
directly
processed
obtain
most
desirable
microstructure.
feasibility
using
PEGDA
real-time
online
detection
cells’
metabolism
confirmed
specifically
16
kinds
porphyrin,
porphyrin
derivatives,
indicator
dyes.
results
principal
component
analysis
(PCA),
hierarchical
cluster
(HCA),
linear
discriminant
(LDA)
suggest
that
metabolic
liquids
different
cells
distinguished
developed
chip.
has
potential
practicable
applicability
distinguishing
normal
cancerous
Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(11), P. 1559 - 1572
Published: May 9, 2024
Three-Dimensional
(3D)
microneedles
have
recently
gained
significant
attention
due
to
their
versatility,
biocompatibility,
enhanced
permeation,
and
predictable
behavior.
The
incorporation
of
biological
agents
into
these
3D
constructs
has
advanced
the
traditional
microneedle
an
effective
platform
for
wide-ranging
applications.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(12), P. 9882 - 9882
Published: June 8, 2023
Skin
interstitial
fluid
(ISF)
has
emerged
as
a
fungible
biofluid
sample
for
blood
serum
and
plasma
disease
diagnosis
therapy.
The
sampling
of
skin
ISF
is
highly
desirable
considering
its
easy
accessibility,
no
damage
to
vessels,
reduced
risk
infection.
Particularly,
can
be
sampled
using
microneedle
(MN)-based
platforms
in
the
tissues,
which
exhibit
multiple
advantages
including
minimal
invasion
less
pain,
ease
carrying,
capacity
continuous
monitoring,
etc.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
current
development
microneedle-integrated
transdermal
sensors
collecting
detecting
specific
biomarkers.
Firstly,
discussed
classified
microneedles
according
their
structural
design,
solid
MNs,
hollow
porous
coated
MNs.
Subsequently,
elaborate
construction
MN-integrated
metabolic
analysis
with
highlights
electrochemical,
fluorescent,
chemical
chromogenic,
immunodiagnostic,
molecular
diagnostic
sensors.
Finally,
discuss
challenges
future
direction
developing
MN-based
extraction
sensing
applications.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 1157 - 1157
Published: May 30, 2023
Microneedle
arrays
(MNAs)
are
emerging
devices
that
mainly
used
for
drug
delivery
and
diagnostic
applications
through
the
skin.
Different
methods
have
been
to
fabricate
MNAs.
Recently
developed
fabrication
based
on
3D
printing
many
advantages
compared
conventional
methods,
such
as
faster
in
one
step
ability
complex
structures
with
precise
control
over
their
geometry,
form,
size,
mechanical
biological
properties.
Despite
several
offers
of
microneedles,
poor
penetration
capability
into
skin
should
be
improved.
MNAs
need
a
sharp
needle
tip
penetrate
barrier
layer,
stratum
corneum
(SC).
This
article
presents
method
improve
3D-printed
microneedle
by
investigating
effect
angle
force
The
needed
puncture
fabricated
using
commercial
digital
light
processing
(DLP)
printer,
different
tilt
angles
(0-60°),
was
measured
this
study.
results
showed
minimum
achieved
45°
angle.
Using
angle,
reduced
38%
printed
tilting
0°.
We
also
identified
120°
resulted
smallest
outcomes
research
show
presented
can
significantly
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1452 - 1452
Published: July 20, 2023
Healthcare
technology
has
allowed
individuals
to
monitor
and
track
various
physiological
biological
parameters.
With
the
growing
trend
of
use
internet
things
big
data,
wearable
biosensors
have
shown
great
potential
in
gaining
access
human
body,
providing
additional
functionality
analyze
biochemical
information,
which
led
a
better
personalized
more
efficient
healthcare.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
biomarkers
interstitial
fluid,
introduce
explain
extraction
methods
for
discuss
application
epidermal
continuous
monitoring
markers
clinical
biology.
addition,
current
needs,
development
prospects
challenges
are
briefly
discussed.
Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 045004 - 045004
Published: April 26, 2024
The
transdermal
drug
delivery
based
on
microneedles
(MNs)
provides
a
suitable
and
painless
self-administration
for
diabetic
patients.
In
this
work,
the
hydrogel-forming
MNs
were
firstly
fabricated
using
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)
chitosan
(CS)
as
matrix.
A
hypoglycemic
drug,
metformin
(Met),
had
been
loaded
into
MIL-100(Fe).
Then,
both
of
free
Met
Met-loaded
MIL-100(Fe)
integrated
regulation
blood
glucose
levels
(BGLs)
rats.
After
penetrated
skin,
could
be
released
from
MNs.
Due
to
absorption
interstitial
fluid
subsequent
release
MIL-100(Fe),
leading
sustainable
long-term
behaviors.
notable
effect
low
risk
hypoglycemia
obtained
rat
modelsin
vivo.
as-fabricated
expected
become
new
type
platform
high-dose
drugs
form
effect.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(23)
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Interstitial
fluid
(ISF)
is
an
attractive
alternative
to
regular
blood
sampling
for
health
checks
and
disease
diagnosis.
Porous
microneedles
(MNs)
are
well
suited
collecting
ISF
in
a
minimally
invasive
manner.
However,
traditional
methods
of
molding
MNs
from
microfabricated
templates
involve
prohibitive
fabrication
costs
fixed
designs.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
this
study
presents
facile
economical
additive
manufacturing
approach
create
porous
MNs.
Compared
layerwise
build
sequences,
direct
ink
drawing
with
nanocomposite
inks
can
define
sharp
tailored
shapes
achieve
vastly
improved
efficiency.
The
key
strategy
the
yield-stress
that
easily
formulated
by
dispersing
silica
nanoparticles
into
cellulose
acetate
polymer
solution.
As-printed
solidified
interconnected
microstructure
inside
coagulation
bath
deionized
water.
resulting
exhibit
high
mechanical
strength
porosity.
This
also
allows
be
integrated
on
various
substrates.
In
particular,
filter
paper
substrates
highly
flexible
rapidly
collect
non-flat
skin
sites.
extracted
used
quantitative
analysis
biomarkers,
including
glucose,
=
calcium
ions,
ions.
Overall,
developments
allow
transdermal
diagnosis
therapy.