Following the advancements in microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies, a novel
biomedical application for microfluidic based devices has emerged in recent years and …

Significant advances in biomaterials, stem cell biology, and microscale technologies have
enabled the fabrication of biologically relevant tissues and organs. Such tissues and organs …

The intestine is considered to be a vital digestive organ to absorb nutrients and is the largest
immune organ, while numerous microorganisms coexist with the host. It is well known that …

Oral administration is a pillar of the pharmaceutical industry and yet it remains challenging to
administer hydrophilic therapeutics by the oral route. Smart and controlled oral drug delivery …

Organ-on-a-chip technology tries to mimic the complexity of native tissues in vitro. Important
progress has recently been made in using this technology to study the gut with and without …

The physiological environment of the intestine is characterized by its variegated
composition, numerous functions and unique dynamic conditions, making it challenging to …

Microphysiology systems (MPS), also called organs-on-chips and tissue chips, are
miniaturized functional units of organs constructed with multiple cell types under a variety of …

Systemic repeated dose safety assessment and systemic efficacy evaluation of substances
are currently carried out on laboratory animals and in humans due to the lack of predictive …

In recent years, the exploitation of phenomena surrounding microfluidics has seen an
increase in popularity, as researchers have found a way to use their unique properties to …

Microfluidic lumen-based systems are microscale models that recapitulate the anatomy and
physiology of tubular organs. These technologies can mimic human pathophysiology and …