Issue 23, 2011

Microfluidic approaches for gene delivery and gene therapy

Abstract

Recent advances in microfluidics have created new and exciting prospects for gene delivery and therapy. The micro-scaled environment within microfluidic systems enables precise control and optimization of multiple processes and techniques used in gene transfection and the production of gene and drug transporters. Traditional non-viral gene transfection methods, such as electroporation, microinjection and optical gene transfection, are improved from the use of innovative microfluidic systems. Additionally, microfluidic systems have also made the production of many viral and non-viral vectors controlled, automated, and reproducible. In summary, the development and application of microfluidic systems are producing increased efficiency in gene delivery and promise improved gene therapy results.

Graphical abstract: Microfluidic approaches for gene delivery and gene therapy

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
16 Aug 2011
Accepted
10 Oct 2011
First published
26 Oct 2011

Lab Chip, 2011,11, 3941-3948

Microfluidic approaches for gene delivery and gene therapy

J. Kim, I. Hwang, D. Britain, T. D. Chung, Y. Sun and D. Kim, Lab Chip, 2011, 11, 3941 DOI: 10.1039/C1LC20766K

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