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Fungi-on-a-Chip: microfluidic platforms for single-cell studies on fungi

Journal Article · · FEMS Microbiology Reviews

Abstract

This review highlights new advances in the emerging field of ‘Fungi-on-a-Chip’ microfluidics for single-cell studies on fungi and discusses several future frontiers, where we envisage microfluidic technology development to be instrumental in aiding our understanding of fungal biology. Fungi, with their enormous diversity, bear essential roles both in nature and our everyday lives. They inhabit a range of ecosystems, such as soil, where they are involved in organic matter degradation and bioremediation processes. More recently, fungi have been recognized as key components of the microbiome in other eukaryotes, such as humans, where they play a fundamental role not only in human pathogenesis, but also likely as commensals. In the food sector, fungi are used either directly or as fermenting agents and are often key players in the biotechnological industry, where they are responsible for the production of both bulk chemicals and antibiotics. Although the macroscopic fruiting bodies are immediately recognizable by most observers, the structure, function, and interactions of fungi with other microbes at the microscopic scale still remain largely hidden. Herein, we shed light on new advances in the emerging field of Fungi-on-a-Chip microfluidic technologies for single-cell studies on fungi. We discuss the development and application of microfluidic tools in the fields of medicine and biotechnology, as well as in-depth biological studies having significance for ecology and general natural processes. Finally, a future perspective is provided, highlighting new frontiers in which microfluidic technology can benefit this field.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1906552
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 2422533
OSTI ID: 1891048
Journal Information:
FEMS Microbiology Reviews, Journal Name: FEMS Microbiology Reviews Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 46; ISSN 1574-6976
Publisher:
Oxford University PressCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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