Self-powered microfluidic chips for multiplexed protein assays from whole blood.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1039/b821247c and PMC identifier 3651861.
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Abstract
We report herein on a self-powered, self-contained microfluidic-based chip designed to separate plasma from whole blood, and then execute an assay of a multiplexed panel of plasma biomarker proteins. The power source is based upon a chemical reaction that is catalytically triggered by the push of a button on the chip. We demonstrate assays of a dozen blood-based protein biomarkers using this automated, self-contained device. This platform can potentially permit high throughput, accurate, multiplexed blood diagnostic measurements in remote locations and by minimally trained individuals.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Chemical Analysis
- Blood Proteins
- Microfluidic Analytical Techniques