Mesh-integrated microdroplet array for simultaneous merging and storage of single-cell droplets

Lab Chip. 2012 May 7;12(9):1594-7. doi: 10.1039/c2lc21266h. Epub 2012 Mar 16.

Abstract

We constructed a mesh-grid integrated microwell array which enables easy trapping and consistent addition of droplets. The grid acts as a microchannel structure to guide droplets into the microwells underneath, and also provides open access for additional manipulation in a high-throughput manner. Each droplet in the array forms a stable environment of pico-litre volume to implement a single-cell-based assay.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Culture Techniques / instrumentation
  • Cell Separation / instrumentation
  • Escherichia coli / chemistry
  • Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
  • Green Fluorescent Proteins / chemistry
  • High-Throughput Screening Assays / instrumentation
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods
  • Single-Cell Analysis / instrumentation*

Substances

  • Green Fluorescent Proteins