Microfluidic Technology for Measuring Mechanical Properties of Single Cells and Its Application

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Journal Bioengineering (Basel)

Date 2025 Jan 8

PMID 39768083

Authors

Yixin Yin

Ziyuan Liu

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Abstract

Cellular mechanical properties are critical for tissue and organ homeostasis, which are associated with many diseases and are very promising non-labeled biomarkers. Over the past two decades, many research tools based on microfluidic methods have been developed to measure the biophysical properties of single cells; however, it has still not been possible to develop a technique that allows for high-throughput, easy-to-operate and precise measurements of single-cell biophysical properties. In this paper, we review the emerging technologies implemented based on microfluidic approaches for characterizing the mechanical properties of single cells and discuss the methodological principles, advantages, limitations, and applications of various technologies.

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