Systematic review highlights innovations in organ-on-a-chip design for drug discovery and ethical research improvements.
Key Points
Organ-on-chip devices enhance drug discovery and reduce animal testing by simulating human organ functions in real-time.
The systematic review overviewed 3,150 articles, identifying 18 eligible studies focused on organ-on-chip design and methodologies.
This comprehensive analysis explored biomimetic materials and new microfabrication techniques for improved microphysiological platforms.
Microphysiological devices have potential applications in health research, contributing to our understanding of human physiology and treatment efficacy.