The CytoCypher MultiCell system offers fast mechanical Myocyte Data Acquisition from hundreds of myocytes per hour by using our automated cell finding image analysis method.
The MultiCell system includes a fast x-y-z position programmable scanning microscope that can mark and find the position, size, focus, and orientation of the myocytes thus enabling repeated measures of contraction-relaxation function.
Additionally, the enclosed microscope maintains stable temperature while allowing full access for the introduction of perfusion systems as well as electrical stimulation leads.
Higher throughput
Characterizing excitation-contraction coupling and function in isolated myocytes can be challenging and time-consuming. While studies utilizing IonOptix’ standard Calcium and Contractility system have proven extremely valuable in the past, higher throughput is required to accommodate faster drug discovery and a growing motivation in basic research toward large scale, rapid data collection, and analysis.
Isolated myocytes display a high degree of functional variability, which can result in a poor characterization of key parameters calculating myocyte dynamics. Acquiring data from a much greater number of myocytes provides the statistical power to characterize myocyte function with greater accuracy and confidence.
