The fabrication process of a PDMS-based, multilayer, microfluidic device that allows in vitro transcription and translation (IVTT) reactions to be performed over prolonged periods is described. Furthermore, a comprehensive overview of the hardware and software required to automate and maintain these reactions for prolonged durations is provided.
van der Linden, A. J., Yelleswarapu, M., Pieters, P. A., Swank, Z., Huck, W. T. S., Maerkl, S. J., de Greef, T. F. A. A Multilayer Microfluidic Platform for the Conduction of Prolonged Cell-Free Gene Expression. J. Vis. Exp. (152), e59655, doi:10.3791/59655 (2019).