WO2006095615A1 - マイクロチャネルアレイ及び製造方法、並びにこれを用いた血液測定方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a microchannel array, a manufacturing method thereof, and a blood measurement method using the same.
- Patent Document 1 a technique for manufacturing a blood filter using a semiconductor fine processing technique that should solve the above problems.
- pattern ungulation is performed on a silicon substrate (first substrate 10) by photolithography, grooves are formed on the silicon substrate by wet or dry etching, and a flat plate is formed on the surface on which the grooves are formed.
- This is a method of forming a blood flow path by bonding a second substrate.
- the ratio of the channel width and the channel depth of the fine channel and the channel distance can be designed according to the purpose.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent No. 2685544
- Blood is roughly classified into a blood cell (tangible) component and a plasma (liquid) component, and the proportion of the blood cell component is about 40 to 45% and the plasma component is about 55 to 60%.
- red blood cells account for about 96%
- white blood cells and platelets are white blood cells and platelets.
- the size of red blood cells is about 7-8 m in diameter
- white blood cells are about 12-14 / ⁇ ⁇
- platelets are about.
- a groove including a wide! which is a trunk blood vessel, a branch flow channel which becomes a tributary flow, and a fine flow channel which becomes a capillary vessel is formed on one substrate. It will be necessary to form it. To achieve this, photolithography and etching using alignment must be repeated. However, it is extremely difficult to realize a flow that reproduces such a biological model because of not only cost problems but also manufacturing limitations.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to provide a microchannel array capable of providing a more complicated flow path by a simple method, a method for manufacturing the microchannel array, And it is providing the blood measuring method using this.
- the microchannel array according to the present invention is formed by tightly bonding or bonding a first substrate and a second substrate, and includes a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet on the surface, and the liquid outlet from the liquid inlet inside.
- a microchannel array having an internal space structure that communicates with at least one upstream flow path that communicates with the liquid inlet, and the upstream flow path that communicates with the liquid outlet.
- at least one downstream-side channel facing each other with a gap, and the upstream-side channel and the downstream-side channel are in communication with each other and flow in comparison with the upstream-side channel and the downstream-side channel.
- Forming the downstream channel Groove of the eye is provided, in the second substrate, the first substrate and the side of adhering or bonding the second substrate, in which grooves for forming the micro channel is provided.
- a method of manufacturing a microchannel array according to the present invention includes a step of forming a pattern on a substrate with a resist, and depositing metal according to the resist pattern formed on the substrate to form a metal structure. Forming a molded body using the metal structure as a mold and forming a first substrate and a second substrate, respectively, and closely contacting or joining the first substrate and the second substrate. is there.
- the first substrate and the second substrate are each subjected to microfabrication, and these are in close contact or bonded, so that only one substrate is subjected to microfabrication. It is possible to provide a more complicated flow path than the case. In addition, since the alignment process can be deleted or reduced, the cost can be reduced.
- the blood measurement method according to the first aspect of the present invention is the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the above aspect, wherein a sample containing at least a blood sample is supplied from the liquid inlet of the microchannel array. Flow through a microchannel provided in the internal space structure in the channel array, measure the state of each blood component of the blood passing through the microchannel, and based on the measurement, the flow characteristics or activity of each blood component of the blood It is characterized by finding the degree.
- the blood measurement method according to the second aspect of the present invention is the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the aspect described above, wherein the inlet and outlet of the fine channel provided in the microchannel array are provided.
- leukocyte movement occurs through the fine flow path, and then the leukocyte in the fine flow path at the inlet, outlet, or the fine flow path. It is characterized by measuring the increase or decrease of the number of fractions or the state of blockage of the flow path by leukocytes, thereby obtaining the migration ability and adhesion ability of the leukocyte fraction.
- a blood measurement method is the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the aspect described above, wherein each blood cell or liquid component of the blood is made of a luminescent or fluorescent substance.
- Develop color from the liquid inlet of the microchannel array A sample containing at least a blood sample is caused to flow through a fine channel provided in the internal space structure in the microchannel array, and the light intensity of each blood component of the blood passing through the fine channel is measured, and the light intensity It is characterized by determining the activity of the measured blood component.
- a blood measurement method is the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the above aspect!
- a thin film such as gold is deposited, and a sample containing at least a blood sample is allowed to flow from a liquid inlet of the microchannel array to a microchannel provided in the internal space structure in the microchannel array, and passes through the microchannel array.
- the change in the dielectric constant before and after is measured by the change in reflected light intensity due to the surface plasmon resonance phenomenon, and the activity of the blood cell component is obtained from the measured value.
- the blood measurement method according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the above aspect! More than any one of the wall surfaces of the internal space structure of the microchannel array.
- a sensor for detecting a weak frequency change width due to sound waves is arranged, and a sample including at least a blood sample is allowed to flow from a liquid inlet of the microchannel array to a fine flow path provided in an internal space structure in the microchannel array.
- the frequency change before and after passing through the fine channel is measured, and the activity of the measured value blood cell component is obtained.
- the blood measurement method according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is the same as the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the above aspect!
- a sensor is disposed, and a sample including at least a blood sample is allowed to flow from a liquid inlet of the microchannel array to a microchannel provided in an internal space structure in the microchannel array, and the weakness before and after passing through the microchannel array. It measures the amount of electrical displacement and calculates the activity of the measured blood force component.
- a blood measurement method is the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the above aspect!
- an electrode is provided on any one of the wall surfaces of the internal space structure of the microchannel array.
- the reagent is immobilized, and the blood is flowed from the liquid inlet of the microchannel array to the microchannel through the sample containing at least the blood sample.
- Biochemical data is obtained by mixing a liquid sample and the reagent and measuring the weak electrical displacement after the chemical change.
- the blood measurement method according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is the blood measurement method using the microchannel array according to the above aspect! In at least a part of the wall surface of the internal space structure of the microchannel array.
- the reagent is immobilized, and the blood sample and the reagent are mixed by flowing a sample containing at least a blood sample from the liquid inlet of the microchannel array to the fine channel, and then the microchannel array is irradiated with light.
- biochemical data is obtained by measuring variables before and after light irradiation.
- the blood measurement method of the present invention it is possible to estimate the flow of the microcirculation system in the living body by determining the flow characteristics and the activity of the blood component flowing through the fine channel. Then, it is possible to predict the onset of life-style related diseases and state guidance of the flow and obstruction, and to provide life guidance.
- microchannel array capable of providing a more complicated flow path by a simple method, a manufacturing method thereof, and a blood measurement method using the microchannel array! There is an effect.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a microchannel array according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged perspective view of FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 2A is a top view of the first substrate of this embodiment (example) of the microchannel array.
- FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line ⁇ - ⁇ ′ of FIG. 2A.
- FIG. 3A This embodiment (Example) A top view of a second substrate of such a microchannel array.
- FIG. 4D An explanatory view showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 4D An explanatory view showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 4C is an explanatory view showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 4D is an explanatory view showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 4D An explanatory view showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 4F is an explanatory diagram showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 4G is an explanatory view showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 4H is an explanatory diagram showing a manufacturing process of the microchannel array according to the embodiment.
- FIG. 5A is a top view of the first substrate of the microchannel array B according to the present embodiment.
- FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VB—VB ′ of FIG. 5A.
- FIG. 6 is a top view of the first substrate of the microchannel array C according to the present example.
- FIG. 7 is a top view of the second substrate of the microchannel array C according to the present example.
- FIG. 8A is a top view of the second substrate of the microchannel array D according to the present example.
- FIG. 8B is a sectional view taken along the line VIIIB-VIIIB ′ of FIG. 8A.
- FIG. 9 Flow image passing through a fine channel in a blood measurement test.
- FIG. 10A is a top view of a first substrate of a microchannel array X according to a comparative example.
- FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XB ′ in FIG. 10A.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a microchannel array according to the present embodiment
- FIG. 1B is a partially enlarged perspective view of the microchannel array according to the present embodiment
- a microchannel array 100 according to the present embodiment includes a first substrate 10, a second substrate 20, a liquid inlet 1 and a liquid outlet 2 as shown in FIG. 1A.
- an inflow side space 3, an outflow side space 4, an upstream flow path 5, a downstream flow path 6, and a fine flow path 7 are provided as internal space structures. These internal space structures are communicated from liquid inlet 1 to liquid outlet 2. It has a structure.
- FIG. 1B for convenience of explanation, the illustration of the alignment unit described later is omitted.
- the main surfaces of the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are in close contact with each other or bonded together, and are configured integrally.
- the material of the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 is not particularly limited.
- a glass substrate, a silicon substrate, or a substrate made of resin can be used.
- a substrate made of resin is used. The reason will be described later.
- both the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are made of a substrate that also has grease, and those having a length of 15 mm, a width of 15 mm, and a thickness of 1 mm are used.
- the liquid inlet 1 and the liquid outlet 2 are provided on the surface of the second substrate 20.
- the liquid inlet 1 is provided in the vicinity of one side of the second substrate 20, and the liquid outlet 2 is provided in the vicinity of one side opposite to the vicinity of the one side where the liquid inlet 1 is provided.
- the liquid inlet 1 is an inlet for injecting a blood sample or the like.
- the outer diameters of the liquid inlet 1 and the liquid outlet 2 are 1.6 mm.
- the inlet side space 3 is configured to communicate with the liquid inlet 1, and the outlet side space 4 is configured to communicate with the liquid outlet 2.
- a plurality of upstream flow paths 5 and downstream flow paths 6 are formed in parallel and alternately.
- a plurality of fine channels 7 for communicating the adjacent upstream channel 5 and the downstream channel 6 are formed in a direction substantially orthogonal to the upstream channel 5 and the downstream channel 6.
- the upstream channel 5 is connected to one side surface of the inlet side space 3, and the downstream channel 6 is connected to one side surface of the outlet side space 4.
- FIG. 2A is a top view of a surface side of the first substrate 10 to be bonded to the second substrate 20 according to the present embodiment
- FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IIB ′
- 3A is a top view of the second substrate 20 according to the present embodiment on the surface side to be bonded to the first substrate 10
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IIIB ′.
- first substrate 10 facing the second substrate 20 there is a groove as shown in FIG. 2A. And a recessed region. Specifically, the first recess 13 on the inlet side, the first recess 14 on the outlet side, the first groove group 15 on the upstream side, the first groove group 16 on the downstream side, the first alignment portion 18 and the second alignment. Part 19 is provided.
- the depths of these recesses and groove portions were all constant (300 m in this embodiment). This shortens the manufacturing process and reduces costs.
- depth refers to the length in the thickness direction of the substrate.
- the inlet-side first recess 13 is formed in the vicinity of one side of the first substrate 10, and the outlet-side first recess 14 is in the vicinity of one side opposite to the side on which the inlet-side first recess 13 is formed. Is formed.
- the first recess 13 on the inlet side is a region through which a blood sample or the like injected from the liquid inlet 1 first passes when bonded to or in close contact with the second substrate 20, and is a part of the inlet-side space 3.
- the first recess 14 on the outlet side is a region through which blood or the like that has passed through the flow path or the like passes immediately before reaching the outlet that is the outlet when the second substrate 20 is bonded or in close contact with the second substrate 20.
- each of the upstream first groove group 15 and the downstream first groove group 16 was 300 / zm.
- the gap portion between the upstream first groove group 15 and the first downstream groove group 16 is referred to as a bank portion 11.
- the three upstream first groove groups 15 are connected to the inlet-side first recess 13 on one side of the inlet-side first recess 13 facing the outlet-side first recess 14.
- the same three downstream first groove groups 16 are connected to the outlet first recess 14 on one side of the outlet first recess 14 facing the inlet first recess 13. Yes.
- the upstream first groove group 15 is a part of the upstream flow path 5 that is formed when the upstream first groove group 15 is bonded or closely attached to the second substrate 20.
- the first downstream groove group 16 is a part of the downstream flow path 6 formed when the second substrate 20 is bonded or in close contact with the second substrate 20.
- the channel width and the channel depth of the upstream channel 5 and the downstream channel 6 allow the sample to be measured to flow smoothly and prevent the sample from being solidified or deactivated due to drying.
- the range of 20 to 1,000 ⁇ m is preferable, and the range of 30 to 500 ⁇ m is more preferable.
- the ratio of the channel width and the channel depth of the upstream channel 5 and downstream channel 6 is selected from the range of 1:10 to L0: 1 depending on the viscosity of the sample to be measured. It is preferable.
- the first alignment unit 18 and the second alignment unit 19 align with the second substrate 20. It is a part for.
- the first groove group 15 on the upstream side and the first groove group 16 on the downstream side are provided in a concave shape in a direction parallel to these.
- the second substrate 20 includes a groove portion and a recessed region. Specifically, liquid inlet 1, liquid outlet 2, inlet side second recess 23, outlet side second recess 24, upstream side second groove group 25, downstream side second groove group 26, fine groove A group 27, a third alignment portion 28, and a fourth alignment portion 29 are provided. Also, the recesses or groove depths of the inlet side second recess 23, the outlet side second recess 24, the upstream second groove group 25, the downstream second groove group 26, and the fine groove group 27 are all 5 m. It was. As a result, the manufacturing process can be shortened and the cost can be reduced. Further, the third alignment portion 3 and the fourth alignment portion are convex patterns so as to be fitted with the first alignment portion and the second alignment portion.
- the inlet-side second recess 23 is configured to overlap the inlet-side first recess 13 when the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 face each other or are bonded or brought into close contact with each other.
- the outlet-side second recess 24 is configured to overlap the outlet-side first recess 14 when the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 face each other and are bonded or brought into close contact with each other. That is, the inlet-side second recess 23 is formed in the vicinity of one side of the second substrate 20, and the outlet-side second recess 24 is in the vicinity of one side opposite to the side on which the inlet-side second recess 23 is formed. Is formed.
- the inlet-side space 3 is formed by the inlet-side first recess 13 and the inlet-side second recess 23.
- the outlet side space 4 is formed by the outlet first recess 13 and the outlet side second recess 24.
- the liquid inlet 1 and the liquid outlet 2 are respectively provided on the inlet side second recess 23 from the surface of the second substrate 20 opposite to the surface facing the first substrate 10. And a through hole communicating with the bottom surface of the second recess 24 on the outlet side.
- the diameter of the through hole is 1.6 mm.
- the upstream second groove group 25 is provided so as to overlap with a position facing the upstream first groove group 15 when the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 face each other or are bonded or in close contact with each other. ing. That is, three parallel flow paths are connected to the inlet-side second recess 23 on one side of the inlet-side second recess 23 facing the outlet-side second recess 24.
- downstream second groove group 2 6 is provided so as to overlap with the position facing the downstream first groove group 16 when the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are bonded or brought into close contact with each other.
- Three parallel flow paths are connected to the inlet-side second recess 24 on one side of the outlet-side second recess 24 facing the inlet-side second recess 24.
- the fine groove group 27 is disposed in a gap between the upstream second groove group 25 and the downstream second groove group 26 so as to communicate with each other.
- the width of the fine groove was set to 6 m in this embodiment.
- the fine groove group 27 is opposed to the bank portion 11 of the first substrate 10 by closely contacting or bonding the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 to form the fine flow path 7.
- the microchannel 7 is provided in a direction substantially orthogonal to the upstream second groove group 25 and the second downstream groove group 26.
- the direction of the fine flow path 7 is not limited to a form that is substantially orthogonal to the upstream flow path 5, and may be tilted from an orthogonal direction depending on the purpose and application of use. .
- the length of the partition wall separating the adjacent fine grooves 27 can be changed as appropriate. Thereby, the channel length of the fine channel 7 can be appropriately changed.
- the third alignment portion 28 and the fourth alignment portion 29 are formed by a convex pattern, and are provided on the first substrate 10 when the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are opposed to each other.
- the first alignment unit 18 and the second alignment unit 19 are provided at positions facing each other. That is, it is provided in the outer region of the upstream second groove group 25 and the downstream second groove group 26 so as to be parallel to the upstream second groove group 25 and the downstream second groove group 26.
- the height of the convex pattern was 250 m.
- the first alignment unit 18 and the third alignment unit 28, and the second alignment unit 19 and the fourth alignment unit 29 overlap.
- it is positioned and is in close contact or bonded.
- the inlet-side first recess 13 and the inlet-side second recess 23 overlap to form the inlet-side space 3.
- the outlet side first recess 14 and the outlet side second recess 24 overlap to form the outlet side space 4.
- the upstream first groove group 15 and the upstream second groove group 25 overlap to form the upstream flow path 5 integrally
- the downstream first groove group 16 and the downstream second groove group 26 overlap.
- the downstream flow path group 6 is integrally formed.
- the bank portion 11 separating the upstream first groove group 15 and the downstream first groove group 16 formed on the first substrate 10 and the fine groove group 27 formed on the second substrate 20 are opposed to each other.
- a fine flow path 7 is formed.
- the channel width and the channel depth of the fine channel 7 are preferably selected in the range of 1 to 50 ⁇ m depending on the sample to be measured, for example, the blood cell component of the blood sample. More preferably, it is within the range of 1 to 20 ⁇ m.
- the ratio between the channel width and the channel depth of the fine channel 7 is preferably selected from the range of 1:10 to 10: 1 according to, for example, the shape and deformability of the target blood cell component.
- the microchannel array 100 has an internal space structure in which the inlet-side space 3, the upstream-side channel 5, the microchannel 7, and the downstream-side channel 6 are communicated.
- the materials of the first substrate and the second substrate used in the microchannel array 100 are not particularly limited as described above, but a resin material is preferable from the viewpoint of material cost and surface treatment efficiency.
- a resin material excellent in transparency is preferred.
- the resin material is not particularly limited, but examples thereof include acrylic resin, polylactic acid, polydalicolic acid, styrene resin, acrylic styrene copolymer resin (MS resin), polycarbonate resin, Polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl alcohol resins, ethylene 'bulalcohol copolymer resins, thermoplastic elastomers such as styrene elastomers, salt vinyl resins, polydimethylols Examples include silicone resin such as siloxane, vinyl acetate resin (trade name: exeval), polyvinyl butyral resin, and the like.
- greaves may be used as needed in lubricants, light stabilizers, heat stabilizers, antifogging agents, pigments, flame retardants, antistatic agents, mold release agents, antiblocking agents, ultraviolet absorbers, antioxidants. It can contain 1 type or 2 types or more.
- a transparent substrate is used.
- the substrate on the optical system side may be a transparent plate and the opposite substrate may be opaque.
- an opaque substrate there is a method of selecting an opaque durde at the material selection stage, or depositing an inorganic film such as aluminum on the front or back surface of the transparent substrate, for example, by vapor deposition. It is done.
- the optical properties that define the transparency are preferably a total light transmittance of 80% or more and a haze value of 10% or less in a 1 mm thick plate.
- a material with a UV absorber added should be used, and the molecular structure should have a ring structure. It is preferable to select appropriately, such as using a cocoon material.
- the microchannel array preferably has a small difference in wettability with aqueous liquids such as physiological saline, blood samples, and reagents that come into contact. This is because if the difference in wettability is large, there is a high possibility that the aqueous liquid will not flow through the channel. Also, before blood measurement, for example, even if you try to fill the flow path with physiological saline, air bubbles may be mixed in, and the measurement value of the passage time of the target blood cell component may not be reproducible. There is sex. In addition, since cells generally have a fixed and hydrophobic property on the hydrophobic surface, blood cell components may adhere to the flow path even in blood cells, which may cause problems such as the loss of flow.
- aqueous liquids such as physiological saline, blood samples, and reagents that come into contact.
- the contact angle with water is relatively large (for example, polymethyl methacrylate resin is approximately 68 °, polycarbonate resin is approximately 70 °, and polystyrene resin is approximately 84 °). Is required. The technology for modifying the wettability of these plastic surfaces will be described later.
- the contact angle with water on the microchannel array surface in blood measurement is preferably 0.5 ° to 60 °, more preferably 1 ° to 50 °. Outside this range, stable data such as measurement of blood cell passage time cannot be obtained due to the formation of aggregates due to adhesion of blood cells, which makes it difficult to introduce blood samples into fine grooves. Preferred to have a contact angle in the range.
- the microchannel array is made of rosin, it is infectious in the same manner as thermoplastic saccharides such as blood circuits used in blood purification treatments such as artificial dialysis and plasma exchange. It has the advantage that it can be incinerated as waste. On the other hand, in the case of using a silicon plate made by etching, it is made of an inorganic material and cannot be incinerated. As industrial waste, in order to perform landfill processing, sterilization is required, resulting in high costs. Moreover, the adaptability with respect to the heightened awareness of environmental problems in recent years is low.
- the substrate used for overlaying is made of resin. Incineration and disposal can be performed in a lump without requiring separation.
- thermoplastic resin such as polymethylmetatalylate that does not contain halogen can avoid the generation of the hazardous substance dioxin, and is the normal temperature used for incineration of general waste. Can be easily incinerated and reused as a heat resource.
- both the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are provided with microfabrication, and the microfabrication surface side of each substrate is closely contacted or bonded to the inside. Since the spatial structure is formed, it is possible to provide a finer spatial structure by a simple method.
- the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are also configured with a concave portion and a groove portion force having a constant processing depth. Therefore, a single photolithography process may be performed on each substrate.
- the alignment for securing the positional relationship between the fine groove, the upstream groove group, the downstream groove group, and the like becomes unnecessary. Therefore, it is advantageous in terms of cost in processing.
- the force described in the example in which the depths of the concave portions and the groove portions of the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are constant is limited to this.
- the depths of the concave portions and the groove portions of the first substrate 10 and Z or the second substrate 20 may be independently made into a multistage structure.
- a step structure may be provided before and after the fine channel 7 of the second substrate 20.
- the depth of the flow path of the first substrate 10 is a three-stage structure of 300 / ⁇ ⁇ , 100 ⁇ m, 30 m.
- a microchannel that reproduces capillaries that can be called a microcirculation model that reproduces a more complex biological model can be realized.
- a microcirculation model that reproduces a more complex biological model.
- the force described in the example in which the cross-sectional shape of the microchannel is a substantially square shape is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate.
- the side wall of the groove may be inclined (tapered) in the depth direction.
- the force of introducing the blood sample into the microchannel becomes smooth.
- platelet adhesion to the microchannel is not observed.
- adhesion and blockage to the microchannels can be seen, making accurate diagnosis possible.
- it is possible to clarify differences among specimens by measuring the speed, number, deformability, and the like of blood cells that pass through a fine channel.
- the channel width, the channel depth, and the channel length of the microchannel 7 are all constant, but the present invention is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. It is.
- the shear stress applied to the blood sample can be changed. Then, increase / decrease in the number of blood cells at the inlet / outlet of the microchannel, blockage of the minute groove by each blood component, or blood passage time, thereby measuring the flow characteristics of the blood component or More information can be obtained in the blood measurement method for determining the degree of activity. Details will be described later.
- the liquid inlet 1 and the liquid outlet 2 for a blood sample or the like are provided on the second substrate 20 side, but the first substrate 10 side is not limited to this. May be provided. Further, the example in which there is one liquid inflow port and one liquid outflow port has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of them may be provided independently. Further, the microchannel array 100 may include a plurality of measurement units (liquid inlet, liquid outlet, and internal space structure that communicates these). Further, the liquid inlet 1 and the upstream flow path may be directly connected without providing the inlet side space 3. The same applies to the outlet side space 4. In this case, for example, liquid inlets may be provided as many as the number of upstream flow paths, and a predetermined amount may be injected by a liquid injection control device or the like.
- the size, thickness, etc. of the substrate need not be the same for the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20, and can be changed as appropriate.
- the shape of the recess, the shape of the groove, the dimensions, etc. are limited to the above examples. However, it can be changed appropriately according to the purpose.
- the present invention is not limited to this, but can be applied to other uses (for example, measurement for obtaining knowledge about cells).
- the microchannel array is made of resin is described.
- the grooves and recesses of the first substrate and the second substrate may be manufactured.
- different materials may be combined for the first substrate and the second substrate.
- the microchannel array according to the present embodiment includes a step of patterning a resist on a substrate, a step of forming a metal structure by attaching metal according to the resist pattern formed on the substrate,
- the first and second substrates are respectively formed by forming the molded body using the metal structure as a saddle shape, and the first substrate and the second substrate are adhered or bonded to each other.
- a metal structure is deposited on the substrate by plating. Using this metal structure as a mold The microchannel array is manufactured by forming a resin molded product.
- the resist pattern forming process will be described in more detail. First, for example, when trying to obtain a minute groove with a depth of 10 m and a flow path with a depth of 50 m on the substrate, the first resist layer (thickness 50 m), the second resist layer (thickness) 10 m) Form the layers one after the other and expose each layer, or expose and heat-treat.
- a pattern having a depth of 10 m as the second resist layer is first obtained, and then a pattern having a depth of 50 ⁇ m is obtained as the first resist layer.
- a pattern with a depth of 50 ⁇ m is obtained, in order not to dissolve or deform the pattern with a depth of 10 m, which is the second resist layer, in the developer, the solubility of each layer in the developer is required. It is required to be controlled.
- alkali resistance can be expressed by adjusting the beta (solvent drying) time of the second resist layer.
- One method for developing alkali resistance using a photodegradable positive resist is to increase the beta time (solvent drying time) and cure the resist.
- the resist has a beta time set according to the film thickness, the concentration of a solvent such as thinner, and the sensitivity. By increasing this time, alkali resistance can be provided.
- beta of the first resist layer proceeds too much, the resist is extremely hardened, and it becomes difficult to form a pattern by dissolving the portion irradiated with light in the subsequent development. It is preferable to select appropriately such as shortening the beta time.
- the apparatus used for beta is not particularly limited as long as the solvent can be dried, and examples thereof include an oven, a hot plate, and a hot air dryer.
- the resist thickness to be set is preferably within the range of 5 to 200 / ⁇ ⁇ for each layer. More preferably, it is in the range of 10 to 100 ⁇ m.
- the bridge density of negative resist can be set by the exposure dose.
- the resist thickness to be set is more preferably in the range of 10 to 300 ⁇ m, preferably in the range of 5 to 500 ⁇ m for each layer.
- FIG. 4A shows a state where the first resist layer 32 is formed on the substrate 31.
- the flatness of the resin microchannel array obtained in the molded product forming step is determined in the step of forming the first resist layer 32 on the substrate 31. That is, the flatness at the time when the first resist layer 32 is formed on the substrate 31 is reflected in the flatness of the metal structure, and hence the microchannel array. This flatness is extremely important when the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 of the microchannel array are in close contact or bonded, and it is desirable to apply optimum conditions in order to maintain high flatness. .
- the method for forming the first resist layer 32 on the substrate 31 is not limited in any way, and generally includes a spin coat method, a dating method, a roll method, and a bonding of a dry film resist.
- the spin coating method is a method of applying a resist on a rotating glass substrate, and has an advantage of applying the resist to a glass substrate having a diameter of more than 300 mm at a high flatness. Therefore, the spin coat method is preferably used from the viewpoint of realizing high flatness.
- the resist fabrication depth varies depending on the resist sensitivity and exposure conditions.
- the exposure time and UV output value are selected according to the resist thickness and sensitivity. Is desirable.
- the resist to be used is a wet resist, for example, to obtain a predetermined resist thickness by a spin coating method, there are a method of changing the spin coating rotational speed and a method of adjusting the viscosity. The method of changing the spin coat rotational speed is to obtain a desired resist thickness by setting the spin coater rotational speed.
- the method of adjusting the viscosity is to adjust the viscosity according to the flatness required in actual use because there is a concern that the flatness may decrease when the resist thickness is large or the coating area is increased. It is.
- the thickness of the resist layer applied at one time is preferably 10 to 50 / ⁇ ⁇ , more preferably in consideration of maintaining high flatness. In other words, it is desirable to be within the range of 20-50 / ⁇ ⁇ . In order to obtain a desired resist layer thickness while maintaining high flatness, it is possible to form a plurality of resist layers.
- the exposure of the first resist layer 32 using the mask A33 will be described.
- the mask A33 used in the process shown in FIG. 4B is not limited in any way, and examples include an emulsion mask and a chrome mask.
- the size and accuracy depend on the mask A33 used.
- the dimensions and accuracy are also reflected in the resin molded product. Therefore, in order to make each dimension and accuracy of the microchannel array predetermined, it is necessary to define the size and accuracy of the mask A33.
- the method for increasing the accuracy of the mask A33 is not limited in any way.
- the laser light source used for pattern formation of the mask A33 can be changed to one having a shorter wavelength.
- the equipment cost is high and the manufacturing cost of the mask A33 is high, it is desirable that the microchannel array should be appropriately defined according to the accuracy required for practical use.
- the material of the mask A33 is preferably a temperature expansion coefficient, surface strength of UV transmission absorption performance, and quartz glass is preferable but relatively expensive. Therefore, a resin molded product is appropriately specified according to the accuracy required for practical use. Is desirable. To obtain structures with different desired depths or heights as designed, or structures with different first and second resist patterns, the exposure of the first resist layer 32 and the second resist layer 34 is performed. The pattern design of the mask to be used (transmission Z shading part) must be accurate, and simulation using CAE analysis software is also a solution. one of.
- the light source used for exposure is preferably ultraviolet light or laser light, which has low equipment costs. Although synchrotron radiation has a deep exposure depth, the cost of such equipment is high, and the price of the microchannel array is substantially high, so it is not industrially practical. Since exposure conditions such as exposure time and exposure intensity vary depending on the material, thickness, and the like of the first resist layer 32, it is preferable to adjust appropriately according to the pattern to be obtained. In particular, adjustment of exposure conditions is important because it affects the dimensions and accuracy of patterns such as the width, depth, container spacing, container width (or diameter), and depth of channels. In addition, since the depth of focus varies depending on the type of resist, for example, when using a UV exposure system, it is desirable to select the exposure time and UV output value according to the resist thickness and sensitivity.
- the heat treatment of the first resist layer 32 will be described.
- the post-exposure heat treatment is known as annealing to correct the shape of the resist pattern.
- it is performed only when a chemically amplified negative resist is used for the purpose of chemical crosslinking.
- Chemically amplified negative resists are mainly composed of two-component or three-component systems, and, for example, the epoxy group at the end of the chemical structure is opened by light during exposure and subjected to a crosslinking reaction by heat treatment. is there.
- the cross-linking reaction proceeds in a few minutes under the condition of a set temperature of 100 ° C!
- the heat treatment of the first resist layer 32 proceeds excessively, it becomes difficult to form a pattern by dissolving uncrosslinked portions in subsequent development. Accordingly, when the resist thickness to be set is not 100 m or more, it is preferable to select appropriately such as shortening the heat treatment time or only performing the heat treatment of the second resist layer 34 later.
- FIG. 4C shows a state in which the second resist layer 34 is formed.
- the second resist layer 34 can be formed by the same method as the formation of the first resist layer 32 described in (i) above.
- alkali resistance can be expressed by setting the beta time to about 1.5 to 2.0 times the normal time. it can. Thereby, at the end of development of the first resist layer 32 and the second resist layer 34, dissolution or deformation of the resist pattern of the second resist layer 34 can be prevented.
- the alignment between the substrate 31 and the mask B35 will be described. The alignment between the substrate 31 and the mask B35 is performed in the same manner as the alignment method between the substrate 31 and the mask A33 described in (ii) above.
- the heat treatment of the second resist layer 34 will be described.
- the heat treatment of the second resist layer 34 is basically the same as the heat treatment of the first resist layer 32 described in (iv) above.
- the heat treatment of the second resist layer is performed so that the pattern of the second resist layer 34 is not dissolved or deformed when the pattern of the first resist layer 32 is obtained in the subsequent development.
- Chemical crosslinking proceeds by heat treatment, and alkali resistance is developed by increasing the crosslinking density. It is preferable that the heat treatment time for developing the alkali resistance is appropriately selected according to the thickness of the resist from the normal 1.1 to 2.0 times range.
- (Ix) The development of the resist layers 32 and 34 will be described.
- a predetermined developer corresponding to the resist used Development conditions such as development time, development temperature, and developer concentration are preferably adjusted as appropriate according to the resist thickness and pattern shape. For example, if the development time is too long in order to obtain the required depth, it will become larger than a predetermined dimension, so it is preferable to set conditions appropriately.
- the resist type negative type or positive type used in resist coating is changed to use the flatness of the glass surface.
- polishing the surface of a metal structure, etc. are mentioned.
- the plurality of resist layers are exposed and developed at the same time, or after one resist layer is formed and exposed, Furthermore, a resist layer can be formed and exposed, and the two resist layers can be developed simultaneously.
- metal structure forming step will be described in more detail.
- metal is deposited along the resist pattern obtained in the resist pattern formation step. This is a step of obtaining a metal structure by stacking and forming an uneven surface of the metal structure along a resist pattern.
- a conductive film 37 is formed in advance along the resist pattern.
- the method for forming the conductive film 37 is not particularly limited, but preferably, vapor deposition, sputtering, or the like can be used.
- Examples of the conductive material used for the conductive film 37 include gold, silver, platinum, copper, and aluminum.
- a metal structure 38 is formed by depositing metal along the pattern by plating.
- the method for depositing the metal is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include electrolytic plating and electroless plating.
- the metal used is not particularly limited, nickel, a nickel-cobalt alloy, copper, and gold can be used, and nickel is preferably used from the viewpoints of economy and durability.
- the metal structure 38 may be polished according to the surface state. However, since there is a concern that dirt adheres to the modeled object, it is preferable to perform ultrasonic cleaning after polishing. Further, the metal structure 38 may be surface-treated with a release agent or the like in order to improve the surface state.
- the inclination angle in the depth direction of the metal structure 38 is preferably 50 ° to 90 °, more preferably 60 ° to 90 ° in order to obtain a good yield without impairing the shape of the resin molded product. 87 °.
- the metal structure 38 deposited by plating is also separated from the resist pattern force.
- the metal structure 38 can be made into a family in order to reduce its manufacturing cost.
- Familying is a technique for performing replication by electroplating a manufactured metal structure. Even when the microchannel array of the present invention is manufactured, if the product is a convex pattern, the master metal structure is formed into a convex pattern, and the metal structure having a concave pattern is manufactured by making a family. Costs can be reduced.
- the molded product forming step is a step of forming a resin molded product 39 using the metal structure 38 as a mold.
- the method of forming the resin molded product 39 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include injection molding, press molding, monomer cast molding, solvent cast molding, hot emboss molding, roll transfer method by extrusion molding, etc. From the viewpoint of transferability, injection molding is preferably used. Resin molding by injection molding using a metal structure with a predetermined dimension as a mold When forming a product, it is possible to reproduce the shape of the metal structure into a resin molded product with a high transfer rate. As a method for confirming the transfer rate, an optical microscope, a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a transmission electron microscope (TEM) or the like can be used.
- SEM scanning electron microscope
- TEM transmission electron microscope
- a microchannel array is manufactured using a resin as a material for the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20, for example, an injection molding method using a master called a stamper can be used.
- Injection molding using a stamper is an excellent method that can achieve both accuracy and cost, as shown in optical media manufacturing.
- Patent Document 1 In the structure of Patent Document 1 described above, a fine groove and a deep flow path are formed in a stamper serving as a master, and an inclination angle necessary for mold release is provided in each pattern according to the depth. Is required. Forming a complicated shape on a stamper not only increases the manufacturing cost of the stamper, but also causes many defective products due to poor transferability of injection molding and occurrence of grease burrs at the time of mold release, making it difficult to put it into practical use. It is predicted that there will be.
- the microchannel array is obtained by performing microfabrication on both the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 and closely or bonding the substrates. Therefore, a stamper having a simple pattern can be produced on each of the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20, and injection molding can be performed. In addition, stamper manufacturing costs can be reduced, and in injection molding, it is possible to produce a product with a reduced defect rate such as poor transferability and the occurrence of grease burrs when released, making it suitable for practical use. Manufacturing method.
- a manufacturing method for making the shape of the upstream flow path 5, the downstream flow path 6, and the Z or fine flow path 7 of the first substrate 10 in the depth direction will be described.
- a stamper when an injection molding method using a master called a stamper is used, it is possible to form a tilt angle by using, for example, a photolytic positive resist in the photolithographic process in stamper manufacturing. is there.
- a positive resist in the developing process, for example, the upper part of the convex pattern is exposed to the developer rather than the lower part, so that the inclination angle can be easily formed.
- the material cost of the silicon substrate is high, and the processing cost is high because photolithography is performed for each piece, and the fine flow path for each piece There was a problem that variations in the dimensional accuracy of the product occurred.
- the resin molded product 39 is formed by injection molding using the metal structure 38 with a predetermined size selected as a mold, the shape of the metal structure can be reproduced in the resin molded product 39 at a high transfer rate. Is possible. This is an excellent manufacturing method that can reduce the material cost by using a general-purpose resin material and is suitable for cost reduction (mass production).
- the transfer rate can be confirmed using an optical microscope, a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a transmission electron microscope (TEM), a CCD camera, or the like.
- SEM scanning electron microscope
- TEM transmission electron microscope
- CCD camera CCD camera
- the resin structure 39 is formed by injection molding using the metal structure 38 as a mold, for example, 10,000 to 50,000 sheets of a single metal structure 38, or 200,000 sheets of resin in some cases
- the molded product 39 can be obtained, and the cost burden for manufacturing the metal structure 38 can be greatly eliminated.
- the time required for one cycle of injection molding is extremely efficient in terms of productivity, which is as short as 5 to 30 seconds.
- Productivity can be further improved by using a molding die that can simultaneously form a plurality of resin molded products 39 in one cycle of injection molding.
- the metal structure 38 may be used as a metal mold, or the metal structure 38 may be set in a metal mold prepared in advance.
- the minimum value of the flatness of the resin molded product 39 is preferably 1 ⁇ m or more from the viewpoint of being easily reproduced industrially.
- the maximum flatness of the resin molded product is preferably 200 m or less from the viewpoint power that does not hinder the use of the resin molded product 39 bonded to another substrate or being overlapped.
- the dimensional accuracy of the molded part of the resin molded product is preferably within a range of ⁇ 0.5 to 10% from the viewpoint of easy industrial reproduction.
- the dimensional accuracy with respect to the thickness of the resin molded article 39 is preferably within a range of ⁇ 0.5 to 10% from the viewpoint of easy industrial reproduction.
- the thickness of the resin molded product 39 is not particularly specified, but it is preferably in the range of 0.2 to 10 mm in consideration of breakage at the time of take-out in injection molding, breakage at the time of handling, deformation and distortion.
- the size of the resin molded product 39 is not particularly limited, but when forming a resist pattern by a lithography method, for example, the formation of a resist layer is spun. When using the N-coat method, it is preferable to select appropriately according to the application so that medium force with a diameter of 400 mm can be collected.
- a plastic material is used as the material of the microchannel
- the wettability of the plastic surface is modified as necessary as described above.
- Technologies for improving the wettability of plastic surfaces are broadly divided into chemical treatment technology and physical treatment technology.
- Chemical treatment techniques include chemical treatment, solvent treatment, coupling agent treatment, monomer coating, polymer coating, steam treatment, surface grafting, electrochemical treatment, and anodic oxidation.
- physical treatment techniques include ultraviolet irradiation treatment, plasma contact treatment, plasma jet treatment, plasma polymerization treatment, ion beam treatment, and mechanical treatment.
- modification techniques there is a technique characterized in that, for example, adhesiveness is exhibited in addition to the hydrophilicity of the surface of the thermoplastic resin. In some cases, it is not preferable to hold a large number of fine groove shapes in the microchannel array. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately select a modification technique according to the required contact angle. In the following, a modification method applicable as an example will be described.
- organic and inorganic material coatings can be mentioned.
- a hydrophilic polymer in an aqueous solution for example, poval is coated by a dating method, a spin coating method, etc., and is used after sufficiently drying.
- the micro-channel array is highly hydrophobic, etc., it may not be possible to obtain a uniform coating thickness, and there may be fluctuations in the modification effect.
- materials that can be coated on a hydrophobic surface include Lipidure-PMB (copolymer of phospholipid polar group MPC polymer and butyl acrylate) manufactured by Nippon Oil & Fats Co., Ltd. .
- a reforming effect can be obtained by a relatively simple process without requiring a large apparatus, and low cost can be expected. On the other hand, there is a concern that the reforming effect may be reduced by ultrasonic cleaning or the like. It is preferable to increase the cleaning durability by coating a material with good affinity to the substrate and then coating with a hydrophilic polymer, or to use it for disposable purposes.
- Vacuum evaporation fusing method is inorganic, is one of the thin film forming method, and you'll spoon films I in a vacuum (10- 2 Pa or less pressure) This is a method in which a substance to be heated is evaporated by evaporation, and the vapor is deposited on an appropriate substrate surface. Processing is possible at a relatively low degree of vacuum without the need for a large device, and cost reduction can be expected.
- plasma treatment especially sputtering treatment, can be mentioned.
- Sputtering means that positive ions generated by low-pressure glow discharge are accelerated by an electric field and collide with the cathode, and the cathode side material is knocked out and deposited on the anode side.
- Sputtering methods are rich in materials that can be deposited, for example, SiO.
- the material surface can be made hydrophilic. This method is useful in that it can maintain the effect even when used multiple times by repeated ultrasonic cleaning, etc., and obtain a reproducible measurement result. It is possible to cope with cytotoxicity required for bioengineering applications that require no eluted components. Sputtering can make the thickness of the deposited film uniform, for example, ⁇ ! Deposit a SiO film of ⁇ 50nm to make it transparent and hydrophilic
- the implantation action is that molecules are activated by plasma, radicals generated on the polymer surface recombine, and new functional groups are introduced on the polymer surface. By introducing this functional group, a polymer surface with novel properties can be produced.
- plasma treatment especially plasma polymerization treatment
- a polymer film is formed on a substrate by vaporizing an organic material that is a raw material for the polymer material, transporting it in a gas phase, and activating the organic material by electron impact excitation in plasma to cause a polymerization reaction.
- Technology Since the plasma polymerization method is used by vaporizing the raw material molecules, a solvent that can be an impurity is unnecessary, and the film thickness can be easily controlled. Since there is no residual monomer, it is possible to cope with cytotoxicity required for bioengineering applications.
- the plasma polymerization process activates the organic material by electron impact excitation in the plasma and causes a polymerization reaction, whereas the polymerization reaction is caused by heat.
- ultraviolet treatment especially excimer UV treatment, can be mentioned.
- Excimer UV treatment uses an excimer lamp using a discharge gas such as argon, krypton, xenon, etc., and an emission center wavelength of 120 ⁇ ! Irradiate ultraviolet rays in the range of ⁇ 3 lOnm.
- a discharge gas such as argon, krypton, xenon, etc.
- an emission center wavelength of 120 ⁇ ! Irradiate ultraviolet rays in the range of ⁇ 3 lOnm.
- highly hydrophilic functional groups such as OH, and surface wettability. Is to raise.
- This method is necessary because the hydrophilicity increases as the exposure amount of ultraviolet rays increases, and at the same time, the adhesive force is increased, which is not preferable for maintaining a large number of fine groove shapes. It is necessary to select an appropriate exposure amount according to the contact angle.
- the above technique can be applied not only to a resin microchannel array but also to a silicon plate manufactured by applying a semiconductor processing technique.
- the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 having a recess, a groove, and the like that form a desired internal space structure are manufactured by the manufacturing process described above. Then, the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are closely contacted or bonded so that the formation surfaces such as the concave portions and the groove portions face each other. As a result, Can be manufactured.
- Examples of methods for aligning the substrates so that the positional relationship between the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 forms a desired position include the following. As described above, a method of forming a concave or convex pattern on the surface of each substrate and bringing them into close contact with each other at the time of overlaying, a method of fixing the outer edge of the substrate with a jig, Examples include a method of fixing using a positioning pin in a through hole and a method of observation and position adjustment using a CCD camera or a laser-type optical device. In particular, a method of forming a concave or convex pattern on the surface of each substrate in advance and overlaying it is one method suitable for mass production because it can reduce the time required for alignment.
- a method for forming a concave or convex pattern on the surface of each substrate a method of forming a resist pattern by a photolithographic method, mechanical cutting, electric discharge machining, wet etching, etc., on a substrate on which resist coating is applied, or metal There is a method of forming a structure.
- the depth or height of the concave or convex pattern to be formed on the surface of each substrate is in the range of 0.1 to Lmm so that the substrate once overlapped does not come off due to the resin molding sled or vibration. Among these, it is desirable to select according to the external shape of the microchannel array.
- the method for manufacturing a microchannel array since a general-purpose resin material can be used, the cost of the material can be kept low.
- the microchannel array is manufactured using the mold structure, the manufacturing method is suitable for mass production. Furthermore, using a photolithographic method, the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are finely processed, and the two substrates are brought into close contact with each other, so that high dimensional accuracy can be satisfied.
- a sample containing at least a blood sample (in addition to a blood sample, physiological saline, a reagent) is separately or simultaneously added to the microchannel.
- Inflow loca flows into the upstream flow channel 5 that becomes the main blood vessel, and further introduces into the fine flow channel 7 that mimics the capillary blood vessel that becomes a tributary, and the number of blood cell cells at the inlet and outlet of the fine channel is increased or decreased, Blockage of fine channels due to blood components, or blood passage time Can be measured to determine the flow characteristics or activity of blood components.
- Blood components are divided into blood cell components and plasma components.
- the flow characteristics and activity of blood components passing through the microchannels provided in the microchannel array show various forms depending on the properties of blood cell components and plasma components. Can predict the onset of lifestyle-related diseases (diabetes, cerebral infarction, arteriosclerosis, etc.).
- red blood cells have a function of transporting oxygen. Normally, red blood cells in the body are newly produced in three months. Capillary blood vessels in living organisms have a diameter of about 6 ⁇ m, and red blood cells having a diameter of about 8 ⁇ m are capable of transporting oxygen to the end tissue by passing through deformation.
- the activity of red blood cells is high, it shows high flexibility. For example, when red blood cells are passed through a fine channel with a width and depth of 6 m, it can be confirmed that the red blood cells are deformed and passed. That is, the red blood cell activity can be determined by passing through a fine channel.
- the doctor In blood measurement using a microchannel array, if the blood component occluded in the microchannel is recognized as red blood cells, the doctor combines the biochemical measurement data with the subject, for example, diabetes. This can be explained visually by using the microchannels of the microchannels that block the possibility of the onset of the disease, and can greatly convince lifestyle guidance.
- the platelet activity can be determined by measuring the adhesion of platelets to the substrate surface and the state of blockage of the fine channel.
- blood Among the sphere components, platelets have a role of coagulating blood.
- the particle size is about 3 m.
- platelet activity shows high adhesive ability.For example, when blood flows in a micro flow channel with a width and depth of 5 m, platelets adhere to the micro flow channel and the vicinity of its outlet, and then other blood cell components And cause fat components to stick, resulting in blockage of the microchannels.
- the form in which the fine channel is blocked by the adhesion of platelets is predicted to have a factor that activates platelets in vivo.
- a factor that activates platelets in vivo for example, there is a possibility of narrowing of blood vessels, high blood pressure, etc., and lifestyle guidance can be performed together with biochemical data. If a microchannel array with a plurality of microchannels with different dimensions is provided, the shear stress applied to the blood sample that passes through each microchannel is made different, and the platelet activity is determined by the difference in the adhesive ability of the platelets. Detailed data on the degree can be obtained.
- Blood plates are known to aggregate with increased agglutination capacity when a strong shear stress is applied, and the difference in shear stress exerted on whole blood samples results in a difference in platelet aggregation capacity, resulting in clogging of the microchannel. Or it is quite possible that the whole blood transit time will change.
- platelets When platelets circulate in the body, if there is a narrow part of blood vessels, they will receive strong shear stress there. Since platelet aggregation due to shear stress causes thrombus, it is extremely important to measure the shear stress sensitivity of platelet aggregation ability. In addition, since the sensitivity of platelets to shear stress varies depending on how much shear stress is applied in the body, it is considered to be effective in estimating the degree of narrowing of blood vessels in the body. If the progress of narrowing of blood vessels in the body is large, the sensitivity to platelet shear stress increases. Conversely, if the blood vessels in the body are not narrowed, the sensitivity to platelet shear stress is low.
- the shear stress of the tube wall is 4. 66 X 10 dyn / cm 2 . It is known that platelet shear begins to occur when a shear stress of about 10 times this value is applied. Therefore, arrange multiple types of channel width, Z or channel length of the micro channel (for example, the micro channel width or channel length is 30 m, 15 ⁇ m, 5 m). As a result, shear stress sensitivity data for each subject can be obtained in detail, and lifestyle diseases and the like can be instructed based on more appropriate platelet activity diagnosis.
- leukocyte activity can be determined by measuring leukocyte adhesion ability, deformability, size, and microchannel blockage.
- White blood cells have a function to repel external enemies such as viruses that enter external forces by generating active oxygen.
- the particle size is about 12-14 / z m. If the particle size of leukocytes is as large as about 15-20 / ⁇ ⁇ , virus infection such as cold is expected. If the flexibility to pass through the transformation is reduced, the activity may be reduced and the ability to resist external enemies may be impaired.
- leukocytes are known to increase adhesion in subjects with lifestyle habits such as stress, lack of sleep, and smoking. Evaluating adhesion of leukocytes to the surface of the material can also serve as a guideline. I can expect.
- a blood measurement method using a microchannel array it is possible to determine the degree of presence of cholesterol in the plasma component by measuring the blockage of the fine flow path of the plasma component.
- the proportion of cholesterol in the plasma component increases, the viscosity of the blood sample increases, the blood measurement time increases, and at the same time, it is confirmed that the component occluded in the fine channel is cholesterol.
- the possibility of developing lifestyle-related diseases such as can be confirmed.
- each blood component of blood at the inlet and outlet of a microchannel is measured.
- Measure flow rate of each blood component by measuring the number increase / decrease, blockage of flow path by each blood component, or blood passage time! ⁇ can determine activity.
- a staining material for blood cell components for example, leukocytes are stained with Rhodamin e6G, platelets are stained with CFSE (Carboxyfluorescein Diacetate), and observed with a fluorescence microscope, so that the number of blood components in blood can be increased or decreased in more detail. Measures the blockage of the flow path due to blood components, increasing the accuracy of the diagnosis
- each blood can be detected from a wide range of microchannel arrays. Identify component passage, adhesion, occlusion morphology, and site Characteristics can be obtained. Thereby, more accurate knowledge can be obtained.
- the observation range is several fine channels (for example, vertical and horizontal about 0.05 mm). It is limited to. Even if the sample has good fluidity, there is a risk of blood clots arising from contact with the material and air at the time of blood collection. There is sex.
- the observation range is expanded to about 1 mm in the vertical and horizontal directions. It becomes possible to determine the form. Then, by inputting an image in a form to be compared in advance, it is possible to determine which form the adhesive material, site, and occlusion factors are caused by red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, fat components, etc. It is possible to determine the strength of the belonging.
- a method for displaying the determination for example, the fluidity of blood flowing through a fine channel, adhesion, blood components to be blocked, and a part are displayed in characters, and an image of the form is displayed.
- the first form, second form, and third form may be displayed along with their proportions. Is possible.
- the preferred resolution of the CCD camera is to use a camera with 1 million pixels or more as the preferred number of pixels with a resolution of about 3 m in the observation range of 0.6 mm or more in the vertical and horizontal directions. Preferred.
- blood measurement method digital recording is performed from the start of inflow of a blood sample to the end of flowing a predetermined amount, and the passage of each blood component, adhesion, form of occlusion, and site are image-identified for each elapsed time, Characteristics for each blood sample can be determined.
- Blood samples have various characteristics depending on the lifestyle of the subject. For example, the sensitivity of platelets to shear stress varies, and the timing at which the microchannel starts to close by adhering platelets to the microchannel and then adhering cholesterol and blood cell components varies.
- the possibility of the onset of the case, and the lifestyle habits that affect the onset By displaying, printing, and Z or audio expression of factors and lifestyle guidance content, it is possible to increase accuracy when instructing subjects to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Also, the subject can take the first measured image back home, for example, blood measurement can be performed again after six months, and the image can be printed and compared with the previous image to visually recognize the effect of life improvement. You may do it. A more realistic understanding of health awareness.
- the migration ability and adhesion ability of the leukocyte fraction can be determined. Specifically, by providing a concentration difference between physiologically active substances between the inlet and outlet of the microchannel, leukocytes are moved through the microchannel, and then the inlet and outlet of the microchannel. By measuring the increase or decrease in the number of leukocyte fractions at the outlet or in the flow channel, or the state of blockage of the flow channel by leukocytes, the migration ability and adhesion ability of the leukocyte fraction can be determined.
- the flow of the blood sample makes it possible to measure the migration of specific blood cells due only to differences in the concentration of physiologically active substances.
- each blood cell or liquid component is colored with fluorescence or a luminescent substance, and the light intensity is measured to measure the blood cell component. Activity can be determined.
- Quantitative data can be obtained by measuring the amount of light reflected or transmitted from the microchannel and an optical system that irradiates light to the inlet, outlet, or microchannel of the microchannel. It is possible. Examples of the optical system used include a fluorescence microscope, a laser microscope, and a laser scanner. It is possible to distinguish between different types of blood cells and between blood cells and surrounding liquids by making the luminescent substance develop color of each blood cell or liquid component, or by identifying the light intensity emitted from each blood cell. It becomes easy. Increased measurement points! ], And a system program using a computer is preferably applied to perform aggregate evaluation of measurement data.
- leukocyte activity can be determined by measuring the amount of chemiluminescence of leukocytes.
- White blood cells have the function of releasing active oxygen against external enemies such as viruses that have entered from the outside.
- SOD superoxide distase, etc.
- the difference between the active oxygen in the blood and the antioxidant can be determined as the amount of chemiluminescence.
- a thin film such as gold is deposited on at least a part of the wall surface constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array, and the change in the dielectric constant before and after passing through the microchannel is
- the activity of blood cell components can be determined by measuring the change in reflected light intensity due to the surface plasmon resonance phenomenon.
- the detection method based on the surface plasmon resonance phenomenon is a method in which light is incident on a plate made of a thin film such as gold by vapor deposition or the like, and a change in dielectric constant on the surface of the thin film is detected with a high sensitivity as a change in reflected light intensity.
- Surface plasmon resonance devices are beginning to be applied to the measurement and kinetic analysis of the amount of reaction between biomolecules that apply this phenomenon and require extremely high sensitivity.
- a thin film such as gold is deposited by vapor deposition or the like on at least a part of the wall surface constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array, and the activity of the blood cell component before and after passing through the fine channel is determined. It is detected by changing the dielectric constant on the surface of the thin film (change in reflected light intensity), and is converted into an electric signal and amplified.
- a reagent may be immobilized on at least a part of the wall surface constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array.
- the surface plasmon resonance sensor has been miniaturized by semiconductor processing technology, and it is possible to perform measurement in which a part of a fine channel is specified.
- a sensor that detects a weak frequency change width due to ultrasonic waves is arranged on one of the wall surfaces constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array, and the microchannel array
- the change in frequency before and after passage can be measured to determine the activity of blood cell components. Detection based on frequency changes using ultrasonic waves is advancing research in applications such as reactions between biomolecules that require extremely high sensitivity.
- the activity of blood cell components before and after passing through a fine channel, with a sensor and electrode fixed to detect the weak frequency change width due to ultrasonic waves on one of the walls that make up the internal space structure of the microchannel array Is detected as a weak frequency change width and converted to an electrical signal, Perform amplification.
- a reagent may be immobilized on at least a part of the wall surface constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array.
- Ultrasonic sensors are being miniaturized by semiconductor processing technology, and it is also possible to perform measurements that specify the location of fine flow paths.
- the cost for inspection can be reduced.
- an ISFET sensor In a blood measurement method using a microchannel array, an ISFET sensor is placed slightly on the wall that forms the internal space structure of the microchannel array, and the amount of weak electrical displacement before and after passing through the microchannel The activity of blood cell components can be determined.
- the ISFET sensor (Ion Sensitive FET sensor) is a Si-Si
- N-film covers the potential change caused by the chemical species adsorbed on the surface.
- the ISFET sensors and electrodes are fixed to the wall surfaces of the internal space structure of the microchannel array, and the weak electrical displacement before and after passing through the microchannel is detected. Perform electrical amplification.
- a reagent may be immobilized on at least a part of the wall surface constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array. Also, for example, by repeatedly using the first substrate 10 having the ISFET sensor and making the second substrate 20 disposable, it is possible to reduce the cost for inspection.
- Biochemical data can be obtained by measuring the weak electrical displacement after the chemical change.
- the flow of microcirculation (capillaries) in the living body can be reproduced, and biochemical data can be obtained when predicting the onset of lifestyle-related diseases and conducting lifestyle guidance. Is important in providing life guidance.
- Biochemical data can be obtained within a few hours because facilities such as clinical docks are equipped with measuring devices. In contrast, the small practitioner class has a measuring device. Therefore, it takes several days to request measurement outside. If a microchannel array can be used to measure biochemical data such as cholesterol, liver function, uric acid, blood glucose, etc., results can be obtained quickly with a small amount of sample, even in the small practitioner class. Can accurately predict the onset of lifestyle-related diseases and provide lifestyle guidance.
- Biochemical data is measured by preliminarily fixing a reagent such as an enzyme (such as glutamate oxidase) to at least a part of the wall surface constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array, and mixing it with a blood sample.
- a reagent such as an enzyme (such as glutamate oxidase)
- the amount of slight electrical variation after the chemical change is measured via an electrode, and the value is displayed by electrical amplification.
- the reagent is fixed on at least a part of the wall surface constituting the internal space structure of the microchannel array, and after mixing the blood and the reagent, the light is mixed.
- Biochemical data can be obtained by irradiating and measuring the variables.
- the light source can specify the measurement range and the variable can be detected accurately.
- the infrared laser is preferred, and then the biochemical data is obtained by changing the reflection, transmission, absorption, and reflection position of the light. Can be sought.
- Blood measurement using the microchannel array of the present invention is also effective for animals, and its development is expected.
- One of the subjects is domestic animals such as ushi (food cattle, dairy cattle) or pigs.
- the microchannel array according to the present invention can be used in the same manner as blood measurement for humans in order to grasp the effects of these livestock on the living environment.
- One of the other subjects is pet animals such as Inu and Cat.
- pet animals are also accepted as members of the family, and it is important for families who live together for a long time to understand the effects of the animals' living environment, which is the same as blood measurement for humans.
- the microchannel array according to the present invention can be utilized.
- the blood sample is allowed to flow from the inlet serving as the source flow to the upstream flow path 5 serving as the main blood vessel, and further, the capillary vessel serving as a tributary is flown. Since it can be flowed through the imitated micro flow path 7, it can be expected to be used for various purposes. It can also be developed as a judgment tool for judging the effects of products such as health foods, health drinks, and vitamins by measuring blood using microchannel arrays. . In addition, by having a flow rate control system in the vicinity of the inlet on the measuring device side, in the vicinity of the outlet, or both, the operator who performs blood measurement can easily and repeatedly reproduce the optimal flow state. It is out.
- the microchannel array modeled on the capillaries of a living body is used, so that the flow characteristics and activity of the blood components flowing through the microchannel are obtained.
- the flow of the microcirculation system in the living body can be estimated.
- Subjects need to improve their lifestyle in real life by actually observing the state of blood flowing through the microchannels in addition to biochemical data such as blood glucose levels, liver function, and cholesterol in normal blood tests. Can raise awareness of preventive medicine.
- a microchannel array having a resin substrate power will be described.
- a method for forming a resin molded product will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4H.
- a first resist coating based on an organic material (“PME RN-CA3000PM” manufactured by Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.) was performed on the substrate.
- the first resist was applied as shown in Fig. 4B.
- a layer was formed, and the mask A covered with a desired mask pattern was aligned with the substrate on which the first resist layer was formed so as to be in a desired position.
- the first resist layer was exposed by irradiating the mask A side force of the substrate with light using a UV exposure apparatus ("PLA-501F" wavelength 365 nm manufactured by Canon). After the exposure, the substrate was heated with a hot plate (100 ° C. ⁇ 4 minutes) to heat-treat the first resist layer. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4C, a second resist coating based on an organic material (“PMER N-CA3000PMJ” manufactured by Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.) was performed on the substrate on which the first resist layer was formed.
- PMER N-CA3000PMJ an organic material
- a second resist layer was formed, and the mask B processed into a desired mask pattern was aligned with the substrate so as to be in a desired position.
- the second resist layer was exposed from the mask B side of the substrate by the UV exposure apparatus. After the exposure, the substrate was heated with a hot plate (100 ° C ⁇ 8 minutes), and the second resist layer was heat-treated.
- the substrate having the first resist layer and the second resist layer was developed to form a resist pattern on the substrate (Developer: “PMER Developer P, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.”). -7G ").
- a conductive film was deposited on the surface of the substrate having the resist pattern. Specifically, sputtering was performed to deposit a conductive film made of silver or the like on the resist pattern.
- the substrate on which the conductive film is deposited is immersed in a nickel plating solution and electroplated to form a metal structure (hereinafter referred to as a “nickel structure”) in the valley of the resist pattern.
- the obtained nickel structure was used as a mold, and a plastic material was filled into the nickel structure by injection molding to obtain a plastic molded body.
- a material of the plastic molded body Kuraray Co., Ltd. acrylic (Parapet G-HS) was used.
- FIG. 10A is a top view of the first substrate 120 of the comparative microchannel array X
- FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the first substrate 120 taken along the line XB—XB ′.
- the first substrate 120 includes an inlet-side first recess 123, an outlet-side first recess 124, an upstream first groove group 125, a downstream first groove group 126, A first alignment unit 128 and a second alignment unit 129 are provided.
- a silicon substrate manufactured by Mitsubishi Materials having a thickness of 1 mm and a diameter of 5 inches was used. And it manufactured as follows. First, aluminum as a mask body was added to the surface of the silicon substrate 120 by a vapor deposition method. Then, a pattern ung body made of aluminum was formed on the silicon substrate by photolithography. Then, using a pattern Jung body made of aluminum as a mask, a flow path with a width of 300 m and a depth of 50 ⁇ m was formed by the first dry etching (manufactured by ULVAC).
- thermal oxidation treatment was performed for the purpose of hydrophilicity for anti-blood adhesion, and an SiO film was formed on the surface of the silicon substrate. And by dicing cutter, it is 8mm in length X 16mm in width
- the space structure for flowing the sample into the fine groove was formed by cutting out the chip and overlaying transparent flat plates.
- the contact angle with water was measured in air.
- the substrate was made of a resin having a length of 15 mm x width 15 mm and a thickness of 1 mm.
- a first substrate 10 as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B was obtained according to the method of forming the molded product shown in FIGS. 4A to 4H. Specifically, resist coating was repeated twice to form a first resist layer, and exposure and heat treatment were performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4F, a conductive film was deposited on the substrate surface having a resist pattern. Next, as shown in FIG. 4G, a metal structure was formed on the substrate on which the conductive film was deposited. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4H, a plastic molded body was obtained by injection molding using the obtained metal structure as a mold.
- the dimensions of the substrate were the same as those of the first substrate 10.
- a fine groove having a width of 6 / ⁇ ⁇ and a depth of 5 ⁇ m as shown in FIG. 3A and FIG.
- a third positioning unit 28 for positioning is used.
- a fourth alignment portion 29 is provided. These heights were 250 / zm.
- This convex pattern was prepared by forming a concave pattern using a wet etching method on a glass substrate for resist application used in the resist pattern forming step.
- the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 that were manufactured were subjected to surface modification by plasma treatment. Use a sputtering device (SV, manufactured by ULVAC, Inc.) and remove the SiO film.
- SV sputtering device
- Microchannel array A was fabricated by fitting first substrate 10 and second substrate 20 so that the alignment portions overlap.
- the first substrate and the second substrate of the microchannel array B As the first substrate and the second substrate of the microchannel array B, the first substrate shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B and the second substrate shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B were used.
- the same element members as those of the microchannel array A are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
- the first substrate 10b was formed in a shape having two steps by the same process as the above method.
- the channel width of the upstream first groove group was 300 m, of which the channel depth of the first stage groove group 15b was 300 m, and the channel depth of the second stage groove group 12b was 100 / zm.
- the other parts were the same as the microchannel array A.
- the second substrate 20 was the same as that used in the microchannel array A.
- the first substrate 10b and the second substrate 20 that were manufactured were subjected to surface modification by plasma treatment.
- a sputtering system (SV, manufactured by ULVAC, Inc.)
- Microchannel array B was fabricated by fitting the first substrate 10b and the second substrate 20 so that the alignment portions overlap.
- the first substrate and the second substrate of the microchannel array C As the first substrate and the second substrate of the microchannel array C, the first substrate shown in FIG. 6 and the second substrate shown in FIG. 7 were used.
- the first substrate 10c has a flow path of the upstream first groove group as shown in FIG.
- the width is 300 m.
- the channel depth of the first-stage groove group 15c was 300 m
- the channel depth of the second-stage groove group 12c was 100 ⁇ m.
- Other configurations and manufacturing methods are the same as those of the first substrate 10 of the microchannel array A.
- the second substrate 20c has the grooves of the fine groove group 27 (a ) Flow path length 30 m, depth 5 ⁇ m, (b) Flow path length 15 m, depth 5 m; (c) Flow path length 5 ⁇ m, depth 5 ⁇ m Multiple groups 27 were created.
- Other configurations and manufacturing methods are the same as those of the second substrate 20 of the microchannel array A.
- the manufactured first substrate 10c and second substrate 20c were subjected to surface modification by coating with an organic material.
- the contact angle with water was measured and found to be 18 °.
- a microchannel array C was fabricated by fitting the first substrate 10c and the second substrate 20c so that the alignment portions overlap each other.
- the first substrate and the second substrate of the microchannel array D the first substrate shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B and the second substrate shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B were used.
- the first substrate the same substrate as the first substrate 10 of the microchannel array A was used.
- a resist layer is formed according to the steps shown in FIGS. 4A to 4H.
- the groove width of the fine groove group 27 is set to 6 ⁇ m, and the depth of the groove is set.
- Two-stage structure of 5 m and 30 m was adopted. The other parts were the same as the configuration and manufacturing method of the microchannel array A.
- a CCD camera was used to observe the flow of the blood sample and the state of occlusion in the fine groove.
- the blood sample begins to attach platelets to the surface in front of the minute groove 20 seconds after the start of passage, and after 30 seconds, aggregates adhering to cholesterol and blood cells close the minute groove. confirmed. For this reason, we were unable to observe the deformability of blood components such as red blood cells and white blood cells, and the properties related to adhesion.
- the blood passage time is estimated to be due to platelets adhering to the front surface (material) of the flow path formed by the fine groove group 127, which is as long as 140 seconds.
- One of the causes is estimated to be a high water contact angle of 38 ° in the hydrophilization treatment for anti-blood adhesion.
- the depth for introducing a blood sample into the flow path formed by the fine groove group 127 is as shallow as 50 m, and the platelet resistance is activated by the resistance of the flow path. It is estimated that it adhered to the surface in front of the groove.
- a method for anti-blood adhesion is mainly used in the process of manufacturing a semiconductor in order to increase the insulation resistance of the surface and reduce the power consumption. Force It is expected that the anti-adhesion properties against blood samples, especially blood cells, are not optimal.
- microchannel array X platelets started to adhere to the wall surface before the microchannel 20 seconds after the passage of blood, and the microchannel aggregated due to aggregates, whereas in the microchannel array A, the same conditions were used. Then platelet adhesion did not occur.
- Micro Channel Array A blood is applied to the wall surface after 30 seconds from the passage of the blood and after passage through the fine channel. The board was seen sticking. It was confirmed that red blood cells and white blood cells, which are other blood cell components, were deformed and passed, and that they showed normal blood component morphology.
- the blood passage time is no longer attached to the surface in front of the fine flow path, and has been shortened to 60 seconds.
- the comparative microchannel array X blood adheres to the upstream flow channel 105 and the downstream flow channel 106 imitating the blood vessels that become trunks due to adhesion to the material surface, and the microcirculation in the living body is not reproduced.
- the microchannel array A it is presumed that the microcirculation that should be called capillaries is reproduced.
- Example 2 As the blood sample, the same specimen as that of the comparative microchannel array X was used. As in Example 1, platelet adhesion did not occur on the surface in front of the microchannel, and after 30 seconds, platelets adhered to the surface after passing through the microchannel. It was confirmed that red blood cells and white blood cells, which are other blood cell components, were deformed and passed, and showed a normal blood component morphology.
- the blood passage time was 50 seconds, which was shorter than Example 1.
- the first substrate 10 of the microchannel array A used in Example 1 has a single-stage structure with a flow path depth of 300 ⁇ m, whereas the flow path of the first substrate 10b in Example 2 is Because of the two-stage structure of 100 m and 300 m, branch blood vessels (flow channels with a depth of 100 / zm) that branch from the main blood vessels (flow channels with a depth of 300 / zm), and capillaries (fine flow channels) ) It was considered that the ability to reproduce the flow imitating the biological model enabled the observation after passing through the fine channel without causing platelet activation in the channel.
- FIG. 9 is an image showing blood flow by this measurement.
- the size of the channel formed by the microchannel array 27c is as follows: It consists of three types: 30 m in channel length, 5 m in depth, (b) m in channel length, 5 / zm, and (c) 5 m in channel length, 5 ⁇ m in depth.
- Example 2 As the blood sample, the same specimen as that of the comparative microchannel array X was used. As in Example 1, platelet adhesion does not occur on the surface in front of the flow path formed by the fine groove group 27d, and after 30 seconds, the surface after passing through the flow path formed by the fine groove group 27d is not formed. The platelets were seen sticking together. It was confirmed that other blood cell components such as red blood cells and white blood cells were deformed and showed normal blood component morphology.
- the blood passage time was 55 seconds, which was slightly shorter than Example 1. Since the second substrate 20d of the microchannel array D used in Example 1 has a step having a depth of 30 m in front of the flow path formed by the fine groove group 27d, the second substrate 20d in Example 2 is used. Similar to the stepped structure, the branch blood vessels (step flow channels with a depth of 30 ⁇ m) that branch from the stem blood vessels (flow channels with a depth of 300 ⁇ m) and the capillaries (flow formed by the micro-groove group 27d) It was speculated that the flow mimicking the biological model of the path was able to pass through fine grooves without causing platelet activation in the channel.
- the present invention is used for, for example, a microchannel array used for measuring and evaluating functions of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets that are formed components in blood.
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