Review of Microfabricated Electrochemical Devices for the Analysis of Cell Functions and Biological Samples

Abstract

There is a strong interest in on-site rapid analysis and monitoring of the activity of cells and biological samples. Such analyses contribute not only to the understanding of cell functions but also to the improvement of point-of-care testing (POCT) and quality-of-life. In promoting miniaturization and integration of sensing components, electrochemistry is advantageous. By coupling this technique with microfluidic techniques, additional functions that can never be realized with only independent sensors can be realized. In this review paper, we introduce our recent electrochemical devices, particularly focusing on analyses of cell functions and biological samples.