Nurzhanna Bakuova

Nurzhanna Bakuova

Biology, Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, Astana, Kazakhstan
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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 July 2023 in Biosensors
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Nurzhanna BakuovaNurzhanna Bakuova
Nurzhanna Bakuova
STSultanali Toktarkan
Sultanali Toktarkan
DDDarkhan Dyussembinov
Darkhan Dyussembinov
DADulat Azhibek
Dulat Azhibek
ARAlmas Rakhymzhanov
Almas Rakhymzhanov
GKGulsim Kulsharova
Gulsim Kulsharova
Organ-on-a-chip (OoC) technology has experienced exponential growth driven by the need for a better understanding of in-organ processes and the development of novel approaches. This paper investigates and compares the flow behavior and filling characteristics of two microfluidic liver-on-a-chip devices using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and experimental cell culture growth based on the Huh7 cell line. The conducted computational analyses for the two chips showed that the elliptical chamber chip proposed herein offers improved flow and filling characteristics in comparison with the previously presented circular chamber chip. Huh7 hepatoma cells were cultured in the microfluidic devices for 24 h under static fluidic conditions and for 24 h with a flow rate of 3 μL·min−1. Biocompatibility, continuous flow, and biomarker studies showed cell attachment in the chips, confirming the cell viability and their consistent cell growth. The study successfully analyzed the fluid flow behavior, filling characteristics, and biocompatibility of liver-on-a-chip prototype devices, providing valuable insights to improve design and performance and advance alternative methods of in vitro testing.