HYDROGEL-BASED MICROFLUIDIC CHIP FOR CO-CULTURING CELLS

摘要

Provided are a hydrogel-based microfluidic chip for cell co-culture and a use thereof, wherein the microfluidic chip allows the co-culture of cancer cells and vascular endothelial cells; can be widely applied in various studies associated with cancer; is suitable in studies on the photothermal therapy effect on, especially, cancer cells; and has excellent biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and economical feasibility.