Droplet-based microfluidic platforms for single T cell secretion analysis of IL-10 cytokine.

Here we present a microfluidic method for the analysis of single cell secretions. The method co-encapsulates cells with microspheres conjugated with capture antibodies and detection fluorescence-labeled antibodies. The secreted substance captured on the microsphere surface and detected via detection antibodies generating a localized fluorescent signal on a microsphere surface. Using this method, CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells were encapsulated and assayed to detect IL-10 secreting cell in population.

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