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Lab Chip ; 21(11): 2272-2282, 2021 06 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33912890

ABSTRACT

iMiDEV™ microfluidic system is a new automated tool for a small-scale production of radiopharmaceuticals. This new radiochemistry module utilizes microfluidic cassettes capable of producing diversified radiopharmaceuticals in liquid phase reactions in an automated synthesizer. The user interface is intuitive and designed to give the operator all the information required and to allow driving the synthesis either manually or fully automatically. In this work, we have demonstrated liquid phase reaction and presented the first results of an efficient fully automated [18F]NaF radiosynthesis on the iMiDEV™ platform. Different parameters such as a type of cyclotron targets, initial activity, concentration and volume of the fluoride-18 targetry have been investigated in order to elaborate the optimised radiolabelling of the ligand. Single and double sodium [18F]fluoride synthesis procedures have been successfully developed using two chambers of the cassette. A single-dose of radiotracer was produced in an average radiochemical yield of 87% (decay corrected) within 8 min and quality control tests were performed as per European Pharmacopoeia.


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Microfluidics , Radiopharmaceuticals , Fluorine Radioisotopes , Quality Control , Radiochemistry
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Nucleic Acids Res ; 46(12): e70, 2018 07 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29394376

ABSTRACT

Organoid cultures in 3D matrices are relevant models to mimic the complex in vivo environment that supports cell physiological and pathological behaviors. For instance, 3D epithelial organoids recapitulate numerous features of glandular tissues including the development of fully differentiated acini that maintain apico-basal polarity with hollow lumen. Effective genetic engineering in organoids would bring new insights in organogenesis and carcinogenesis. However, direct 3D transfection on already formed organoids remains challenging. One limitation is that organoids are embedded in extracellular matrix and grow into compact structures that hinder transfection using traditional techniques. To address this issue, we developed an innovative approach for transgene expression in 3D organoids by combining single-cell encapsulation in Matrigel microbeads using a microfluidic device and electroporation. We demonstrate that direct electroporation of encapsulated organoids reaches up to 80% of transfection efficiency. Using this technique and a morphological read-out that recapitulate the different stages of tumor development, we further validate the role of p63 and PTEN as key genes in acinar development in breast and prostate tissues. We believe that the combination of controlled organoid generation and efficient 3D transfection developed here opens new perspectives for flow-based high-throughput genetic screening and functional genomic applications.


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Collagen , Laminin , Organoids/cytology , Proteoglycans , Transfection/methods , Breast/growth & development , Cell Line , Cell Line, Tumor , Drug Combinations , Electroporation , Female , Humans , Lab-On-A-Chip Devices , Male , Microspheres , PTEN Phosphohydrolase/genetics , Prostate/growth & development , RNA Interference , RNA, Small Interfering , Spheroids, Cellular/cytology , Transcription Factors/genetics , Tumor Suppressor Proteins/genetics
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Phys Rev E ; 93(3): 032607, 2016 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27078414

ABSTRACT

We study the repartition of monodisperse bubbles at the inlet node of an asymmetric microfluidic loop for low to high bubble densities. In large loops, we evidence a new regime. Contrary to the classical belief, we point out that bubbles are directed not towards the arm having the higher total flow rate but towards the arm with the higher water flow rate at low and moderate relative gas flow rates. At higher rates, they enter the longer arm when they reach close packing in the shorter arm. In small loops, we evidence a clogging regime at high relative gas flow rates. Collisions between bubbles coming from the two arms at the outlet clog the longer arm. We propose a comprehensive analysis allowing us to explain these results.

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