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Small sample volumes are required for high-throughput, cell-based assays to reduce assay costs and enable rapid sample processing. Using microfluidic chips, single-cell analysis can be conducted more effectively, requiring fewer reagents and maintaining biocompatibility. Due to the chip\u2019s ability to manipulate small volumes of fluid, high-throughput screening assays can be developed that are both miniaturized and automated. In the present study, we employ microfluidic chips for drug screening in chronic myeloid leukemia. This study aimed to establish a robust methodology integrating diverse assays, providing a holistic understanding of drug response.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Material and methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Herein, we have used a chronic myeloid leukemia derived cell line (K562) for drug screening with an innovative microfluidic-based drug screening approach to investigate the efficacy of imatinib in K562 cells. Cell viability was assessed using MTT assay. Apoptosis was measured using Annexin\/PI staining by flow cytometry.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Significant increased apoptosis was seen in K562 cells treated with imatinib in the microfluidic device compared to cells treated with imatinib in 24- and 96-well plates. Moreover, in the microfluidic chip, drug screening time was reduced from 48 hours to 24 hours.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Compared to traditional approaches, microfluidic-based drug screening efficiently evaluates the efficacy of imatinib in K562 cells. 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