Table 5.
Compatible analytical techniques supported by microfluidic injury models previously reported and discussed above.
| Analytical technique | Vacuum-assisted Injury | Chemical Injury | Physical Injury | Laser-based injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunofluorescence | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Biochemical Assays | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Protein Analysis | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| mRNA Analysis | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Morphological analysis | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| High throughput screening | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| In vivo functionality | ☑ |
Note: The list of compatible analytical techniques is not all inclusive and microfluidic devices can potentially be modified to include others.