00 Introduction FlexdymTM is a block co-polymer belonging to the styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) family of thermoplastic elastomers which is specifically tailored for the fabrication of microfluidic devices and flexible scaffolds for biomedical applications. The elastomeric nature enables its deformation even at high tensile strengths without fracture, making this material a suitable […]
organ-on-a-chip
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+40 Introduction Hypoxia is a common characteristic of many solid tumors that has been associated with tumor aggressiveness. Limited diffusion of oxygen generates a gradient of oxygen availability from the blood vessel to the interstitial space and may underlie the recruitment of macrophages fostering cancer progression. However, the available data […]
+30 Introduction Organ-on-a-chips are defined as physiological organ biomimetic systems built on microfluidic devices. By combining cell biology, engineering and biomaterial technology, the microenvironment of the chip is able to simulate tissue interfaces and mechanical stimulation of the native organ. They are in the list of top 10 emerging technologies […]