Figure 5.

Droplet microfluidics is a very versatile tool that allows single-cell analysis of immune cells in a noise-free environment. The cells are often paired with functionalized beads or sensors such as aptamer sensors for quantification of secreted molecules and proteins. Droplet microfluidics is combined with flow cytometry, mass cytometry, and automated microscopy for downstream analysis. (A) Adapted from Qiu et al. (165). (B) Adapted from Eyer et al. (166). Reproduced with permission from Springer Nature.