Organ-on-a-Chip system for simulated microgravity
2024
Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre, Riga, Latvia
The study describes the development of a new microfluidic system in which human cells grow and are continuously perfused with fluid. It was designed to function under reduced gravity. To achieve this, the system was tested in a rotation unit that simulates gravity conditions similar to those in space. Human cancer cells were cultured in the system, and it was found that the cells showed reduced growth under decreased gravity.
The chip can be used to better understand how diseases or medications behave under space conditions. It helps researchers gain new insights without having to travel to space and improves the understanding of cellular behavior in special environments.
Development of organ-on-a-chip system with continuous flow in simulated microgravity
Arnis Strods
Added on: 05-15-2025
[1] https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/15/3/370
