Barrier On-a-Chip Model Introduction

Creative Biolabs has developed in vitro barrier on-a-chip model which provides a dynamic physicochemical microenvironment for maintaining the barrier function of tissues. Our model provides you with a novel way to investigate these barriers in diseases, which might reveal new mechanisms and treatments.

Formation of Our Barrier on-a-chip Model

Our barrier on-a-chip model includes two polystyrene compartments and a central layer for tissue culture. The central layer is composed of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and a thin layer of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tape to seal a membrane or scaffold at the center. The basal compartment includes a fluidic channel and inlet/outlet channels for perfusion with culture media or flow-through of a receiver solution in an in vitro test. The apical compartment presents the same fluidic structure and can be used for perfusion of culture medium or ventilation. An exploded view of the chip model. The design includes integrated magnets to correctly seal the cell culture layer between the apical and basal compartments.

Design of the BoC with integrated electrodes for TEER measurements.Fig 1. Design of the BoC with integrated electrodes for TEER measurements. (Zoio, 2021)

Advantages of Our Barrier on-a-chip Model

  • Does not require plasma bonding and cleanroom-free.
  • Adding additional cell types and other epithelial tissues could be reconstructed and monitored.
  • Monitoring the effect of irritants on biological barriers.
  • Make industrial manufacture feasible at a much lower per-unit cost than existing systems.

Applications of Our Barrier on-a-chip Model

  • Applicable to any biological barrier requiring an apical and basolateral chamber to mimic tissue–tissue, tissue–liquid, and tissue–air interfaces.
  • Conducting drug testing directly with key diagnostic parameters being monitored in real-time.
  • Integrating other structures besides membranes, such as polymeric scaffolds, and opening the door for reproducing tissues with an increased level of complexity.

Why Choose Us?

Creative Biolabs' advanced barrier on-a-chip model recapitulates complex biological barrier tissues, in both physiological and pathological states, and presents the potential to revolutionize pharmaceutical, toxicological and cosmetic applications. Our model serves as an experimental in vitro tool that can be used to quantify and characterize the barrier function of cells and tissues, which will contribute to your relevant study. View below for more barrier tissue-on-a-chip models.

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Supplementing our comprehensive range of barrier tissue-on-a-chip models, we present tailored 3D biology-based supporting assays designed to enhance your drug discovery initiatives. Our dedication extends to enriching your preclinical research journey, spanning both services and products. If you have specific preferences for our barrier tissue-on-a-chip models or desire to delve deeper into Creative Biolabs' 3D biology services, please feel free to contact us for in-depth discussions.

Reference

  1. Zoio, P.; et al. Barrier on a chip with a modular architecture and integrated sensors for real-time measurement of biological barrier function. Micromachines (Basel). 2021, 12(7): 816.
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