Microfluidics as efficient technology for the isolation and characterization of stem cells.
Afsoon Aghlmandi, Aylin Nikshad, Reza Safaralizadeh, Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, Leili Aghebati-Maleki, Mehdi Yousefi
Abstract
environment, it is not possible to fully investigate stem cells behavior in response to stimuli during cell proliferation and differentiation. Researchers have used stem cells in different fields from fundamental researches to clinical applications. Many cells in the body possess particular functions, but stem cells do not have a specific task and can turn into almost any type of cells. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the ability of changing into specific cells that can be essential for the body. Researchers and physicians are interested in stem cells to use them in testing the function of the body's systems and solving their complications. This review discusses the recent advances in utilizing microfluidic techniques for the analysis of stem cells, and mentions the advantages and disadvantages of using microfluidic technology for stem cell research.