A new paper-based biosensor for therapeutic drug monitoring

Lab Chip. 2021 Sep 7;21(17):3289-3297. doi: 10.1039/d1lc00473e. Epub 2021 Aug 16.

Abstract

Tacrolimus is one of the most effective and prevalent drugs used to combat vascularized composite allotransplantation rejection. We have fabricated a rapid and easy-to-use six-layer paper based microfluidic device using the principles of competitive immunoassays and vertical flow microfluidics for colorimetric detection of tacrolimus in a small volume of blood.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biosensing Techniques*
  • Drug Monitoring
  • Graft Rejection
  • Tacrolimus
  • Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation*

Substances

  • Tacrolimus