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A feasible scheme for positioning of cells in a patch clamp biochip for high throughput drug screening comprises the application of suction by means of on-chip micro-pumps. A practical realization of such micro-pumps is based on Electro-Osmotic Flow (EOF). The principle of operation, and the design considerations for such pumps is described. Specific EOF pump geometries are demonstrated.
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Taboryski, R. et al. (2006). Electro-Osmotic Flow Micro Pumps for Cell Positioning in Biochips. In: Xing, WL., Cheng, J. (eds) Frontiers in Biochip Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-25585-0_9
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