title: [Application of MEMS microneedles array in biomedicine].
abstract: Microneedles array based on micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology is one of important applications in biomedicine and brings a new means in biomedicine field. The prospect for the development of microneedles technology in precision drug injection, clinical monitoring and biochemistry test is and save broad. This paper describes three important applications of MEMS microneedles array in biomedicine field: biomedicine microneedles electrode, transdermal delivery of drugs and fluid extraction, and then summarizes their application elements and recent development. It explains the characteristics of microneedles, which provide painless, effective and save biomedical method in accordance with human requirements. In addition, a series of the fabrication technology of microneedles array is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Precision Instruments and Mechanology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
authors.forename: Ran
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Xiaohao
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Zhaoying
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zhou
mesh_terms: D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008839:Microelectrodes; D008845:Microinjections / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008904:Miniaturization; D036103:Nanotechnology; D009339:Needles