Abstract
While size has been widely used as a parameter in cellular separations, in this communication we show how shape and deformability, a mainly untapped source of specificity in preparative and analytical microfluidic devices can be measured and used to separate cells.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Cell Separation / instrumentation*
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Cell Separation / methods
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Cell Size
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Erythrocyte Deformability
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Erythrocytes / cytology*
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Humans
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Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation*
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Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / methods