Experimental Results of Immunostained Cells Using the Microwell Array with Barriers (IMAGE)

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Experimental Results of Immunostained Cells Using the Microwell Array with Barriers

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Several screening tests for cervical cancer have been developed in recent years. One technique uses immunofluorescent staining to determine the levels of biomarkers to indicate a cell is undergoing HPV-related cancerous growth. Immunostaining for these proteins, however, can be time-intensive. One new approach, discussed in this week's Biomicrofluidics, from AIP Publishing, looks to provide a way to screen cervical cells with immunostaining more efficiently, drawing inspiration from an unlikely source: Pachinko. This image shows experimental results of immunostained cells using the microwell array with barriers.

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Soo Hyeon Kim

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