An automated modular microsystem for enzymatic digestion with gut-on-a-chip applications

P. de Haan*, M.A. Ianovska, K. Mathwig, H. Bouwmeester, E. Verpoorte

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Abstract

Gut-on-a-chip models have gained attention as replacements for other cell-based assays or animal studies in drug development or toxicological studies. These models aim to provide a more accurate representation of the in vivo situation in form and function; however, no digestive processes have been included in these systems so far. This work describes a miniaturized digestive system based on artificial digestive juices that digest liquid samples in a series of three microreactors. After optimization of the pH value of juices and mixtures, samples leading to fluorescent products were digested to demonstrate enzyme functionality and to determine kinetic parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017
PublisherChemical and Biological Microsystems Society
Pages1593-1594
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9780692941836
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017 - Savannah, United States
Duration: 22 Oct 201726 Oct 2017

Publication series

Name21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposium21st International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences, MicroTAS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySavannah
Period22/10/1726/10/17

Keywords

  • Digestion
  • Enzyme kinetics
  • Gut-on-a-chip
  • Organ-on-a-chip

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