M2 Microfluidic Perfusion Chamber for Mammalian Cells
The M2 plate enables time-lapsed imaging of cultured mammalian cells with solution switching. The microfluidic cell culture region ensures optimal cell health during long term microscopy studies. Two independent flow units (with identical flow properties) allow simultaneous imaging of two sets of cell/medium combinations. Also see the M16 and M1 microfluidic plate.
Key Features:
• Switch between 3 medium solutions
• Perfusion culture on your microscope for 3+ days
• Two fully independent perfusion units
• Pump-free culture in a standard incubator
• Pipet friendly sample wells
• #1.5 glass bottom for optimal imaging quality
Unlike static cultures, the microfluidic chambers allow medium to continuously perfuse the cultured cells. Three upstream solution reservoirs allow rapid laminar switching of the exposure solution during time-lapsed imaging to monitor real time cell responses. Additionally, flow of 2 or more solutions simultaneously generates a stable spatial gradient.
The innovative microfluidic chamber is carefully designed to maximize cell health for long term imaging experiments on your microscope stage. Medium perfusion, temperature, and gas atmosphere are controlled via a novel microincubator design.
The optically clear microfluidic cell culture chamber minimizes background fluorescence. A #1.5 thickness glass bottom allows for superior high magnification time-lapsed imaging quality.
