Rapid separation and capture of platelets from whole blood

L. Basabe-Desmonts, S. Ramstrom, G. Meade, S. O'Neill, A. Riaz, L. Kent, D. Kenny, L. P. Lee, A. J. Ricco

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Abstract

We have designed and fabricated a physiologically inspired microfluidic device to capture and separate platelets from whole blood using selective adhesion molecules. It is comprised of a protein-patterned surface on glass, assembled with a PDMS channel. The dimensions of the protein patterns enable control of the number of platelets captured per spot; for the first time, ordered arrays of captured single or multiple platelets are easily created. A range of proteins can be patterned on the surface to control captured platelet activation and morphology, including antibodies that minimize capture-induced activation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages817-819
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2008
Event12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2008 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 12 Oct 200816 Oct 2008

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period12/10/0816/10/08

Keywords

  • Microcontact printing
  • PDMS microfluidics
  • Platelet adhesion
  • Protein patterning
  • Single platelet

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