Monitoring transient cell-to-cell interactions in a multi-layered and multi-functional allergy-on-a-chip system

Lab Chip. 2019 Jun 7;19(11):1916-1921. doi: 10.1039/c9lc00108e. Epub 2019 May 9.

Abstract

We have developed a highly integrated lab-on-a-chip containing embedded electrical microsensors, μdegassers and pneumatically-actuated micropumps to monitor allergic hypersensitivity. Rapid antigen-mediated histamine release (e.g. s to min) and resulting muscle contraction (<30 min) is detected by connecting an immune compartment containing sensitized basophile cells to a vascular co-culture model.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Basophils / cytology
  • Basophils / immunology
  • Cell Communication*
  • Equipment Design
  • Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
  • Hypersensitivity / immunology*
  • Lab-On-A-Chip Devices*
  • Time Factors