Advances in microneedles for transdermal diagnostics and sensing applications

Key Words:MICROPROJECTION ARRAYS; INTERSTITIAL FLUID; ELECTRODE ARRAY; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; BIOMARKER CAPTURE; ADIPOSE-TISSUE; IN-VITRO; GLUCOSE; SKIN; PATCH

Abstract:Microneedles, the miniaturized needles, which can pierce the skin with minimal invasiveness open up new possibilities for constructing personalized Point-of-Care (POC) diagnostic platforms. Recent advances in microneedle-based POC diagnostic systems, especially their successful implementation with wearable technologies, enable biochemical detection and physiological recordings in a user-friendly manner. This review presents an overview of the current advances in microneedle-based sensor devices, with emphasis on the biological basis of transdermal sensing, fabrication, and application of different types of microneedles, and a summary of microneedle devices based on ious sensing strategies. It concludes with the challenges and future prospects of this swiftly growing field. The aim is to present a critical and thorough analysis of the state-of-the-art development of transdermal diagnostics and sensing devices based on microneedles, and to bridge the gap between microneedle technology and pragmatic applications.

Volume:191

Issue:7

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