SELECTIVE CAPTURE AND RELEASE OF CELLS BY APTAMERS

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for capturing and releasing target cells. The system includes a microdevice having a microchamber including an aptamer capable of binding with the target cells. A sample including target cells is introduced to the microchamber, where the target cells bind to the aptamer at a first temperature. The captured target cells can be released when the temperature of the microchamber is changed to a second temperature.