Microdevices and Microsystems for Cell Manipulation

• Main Author: Wenqi Hu (Ed.) (auth)
• Other Authors: Aaron T. Ohta (Ed.) (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2017
• Subjects: Physics; molecular delivery; automation; optofluidics; lab-on-a-chip; single-cell manipulation; cell sorting; cell trapping; transfection; microfluidics; cell lysis; single-cell analysis
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Microfabricated devices and systems capable of micromanipulation are well-suited for the manipulation of cells. These technologies are capable of a variety of functions, including cell trapping, cell sorting, cell culturing, and cell surgery, often at single-cell or sub-cellular resolution. These fu...