Sorting cells by size, shape and deformability.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
While size has been widely used as a parameter in cellular separations, in this communication we show how shape and deformability, a mainly untapped source of specificity in preparative and analytical microfluidic devices can be measured and used to separate cells.
Medical subject headings
- Cell Separation
- Erythrocytes
- Microfluidic Analytical Techniques