The human circulatory system is a marvelous fluidic system, which is very sensitive to biophysical and biochemical cues. The current animal and cell culture models do not recapitulate the functional properties of the human circulatory system, limiting our ability to fully understand the complex biological processes underlying the dysfunction of this multifaceted system. In this review, we discuss the unique ability of microfluidic systems to recapitulate the biophysical, biochemical, and functional properties of the human circulatory system. We also describe the remarkable capacity of microfluidic technologies for exploring the complex mechanobiology of the cardiovascular system, mechanistic studying of cardiovascular diseases, and screening cardiovascular drugs with the additional benefit of reducing the need for animal models. We also discuss opportunities for further advancement in this exciting field.
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Seoul Natl Univ, Dept Biol Educ, Bldg 13,Room 311,1 Gwanak Ro, Seoul 151748, South KoreaSeoul Natl Univ, Dept Biol Educ, Bldg 13,Room 311,1 Gwanak Ro, Seoul 151748, South Korea
Han, Moonhyun
Kim, Heui-baik
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Seoul Natl Univ, Dept Biol Educ, Bldg 13,Room 311,1 Gwanak Ro, Seoul 151748, South KoreaSeoul Natl Univ, Dept Biol Educ, Bldg 13,Room 311,1 Gwanak Ro, Seoul 151748, South Korea
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Dalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Chinese Acad Sci, Dalian Inst Chem Phys, Div Biotechnol, CAS Key Lab SSAC, Dalian 116023, Peoples R China
Univ Chinese Acad Sci, Beijing, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Wang, Yaqing
Wang, Hui
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Chinese Acad Sci, Dalian Inst Chem Phys, Div Biotechnol, CAS Key Lab SSAC, Dalian 116023, Peoples R China
Univ Chinese Acad Sci, Beijing, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Wang, Hui
Deng, Pengwei
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Chinese Acad Sci, Dalian Inst Chem Phys, Div Biotechnol, CAS Key Lab SSAC, Dalian 116023, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Deng, Pengwei
Tao, Tingting
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Chinese Acad Sci, Dalian Inst Chem Phys, Div Biotechnol, CAS Key Lab SSAC, Dalian 116023, Peoples R China
Univ Chinese Acad Sci, Beijing, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Tao, Tingting
Liu, Haitao
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Chinese Acad Sci, Dalian Inst Chem Phys, Div Biotechnol, CAS Key Lab SSAC, Dalian 116023, Peoples R China
Univ Chinese Acad Sci, Beijing, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Liu, Haitao
Wu, Shuo
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Dalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Wu, Shuo
Chen, Wenwen
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Chinese Acad Sci, Dalian Inst Chem Phys, Div Biotechnol, CAS Key Lab SSAC, Dalian 116023, Peoples R China
Univ Chinese Acad Sci, Beijing, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China
Chen, Wenwen
Qin, Jianhua
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Chinese Acad Sci, Dalian Inst Chem Phys, Div Biotechnol, CAS Key Lab SSAC, Dalian 116023, Peoples R China
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Chinese Acad Sci, Inst Stem Cell & Regenerat, Beijing 100049, Peoples R China
Chinese Acad Sci, CAS Ctr Excellence Brain Sci & Intelligence Techn, Beijing 100049, Peoples R ChinaDalian Univ Technol, Sch Chem, Dalian 116024, Peoples R China