CTCs detection by SACA chip and image analysis

Wanying Cho, Yi Hsuan Weng, Hsin Ying Chen, Hsueh Yao Chu, Tzeon Jye Chiou, Chien Ping Lin, Jeng Kai Jiang, Chih Yung Yang, Fan Gang Tseng

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Abstract

Immunofluorescence is widely used in detection and characterization of circulating tumor cells (CTCs). The process of immunofluorescence staining on cells needs centrifugal force to wash residual fluorescence, which is not only time consuming but also cells harmful. To speed up the staining process, a three-dimensional (3D) microfluidic device is employed in this work. This study also reports the rapid selection of identified live CTCs from whole blood on SACA chip for further characterization by automatic imaging and in-situ cell capturing process. The whole process takes 120 minutes for examining 4 ml whole blood sample and the recognition sensitivity can approach 1/108 by using the integrated chip and automatic image system. All cells are remained highly viable after the rapid selection process for further applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 12th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages360-363
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509030590
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 25 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event12th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2017 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: Apr 9 2017Apr 12 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE 12th International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2017

Other

Other12th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period4/9/174/12/17

Keywords

  • automatic detection
  • circulating tumor cell
  • SACA chip

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation

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