Self-powered microfluidic chips for multiplexed protein assays from whole blood

Lidong Qin, Ophir Vermesh, Qihui Shi, James R. Heath

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Abstract

We report herein on a self-powered, self-contained microfluidic-based chip designed to separate plasma from whole blood, and then execute an assay of a multiplexed panel of plasma biomarker proteins. The power source is based upon a chemical reaction that is catalytically triggered by the push of a button on the chip. We demonstrate assays of a dozen blood-based protein biomarkers using this automated, self-contained device. This platform can potentially permit high throughput, accurate, multiplexed blood diagnostic measurements in remote locations and by minimally trained individuals.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2016-2020
Number of pages5
JournalLab on a Chip
Volume9
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Biochemistry
  • General Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering

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