Abdollahi-Aghdam A, Majidi MR, Omidi Y. Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) for fast and ultrasensitive sensing of biomarkers and
monitoring of diseases.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018;
8:237-240. [PMID:
30397578 PMCID:
PMC6209828 DOI:
10.15171/bi.2018.26]
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Abstract
Through the development of analytical techniques, microscaled devices have displayed attractive advantages, including ultrasensitive detection and analysis, cost-effectiveness, portability, process integrity, multi-process functionality, and in-situ analysis. In the last decade, a new generation of analytical devices has emerged based on the cellulose materials – so-called microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) – a field that will change the face of the diagnosis of different diseases and sensing of a wide range of biological/chemical/biochemical phenomena. The main aim of the current editorial is to highlight the importance of the µPADs in the research and development of diagnostic devices and pharmaceuticals.
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