Mayflower Horizontal Tissue Bath System
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- Horizontal tissue bath for contraction measurements using
a force transducer
- Can be used as a flowthrough or closed-loop system
- Possibility of electrical stimulation
- Exchangeable holders depending on tissue used (for vascular
or tracheal rings, for strips)
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The Mayflower tissue bath is a horizontal tissue chamber with
an integral contraction force measurement. It is completely open
at the top and has a small bath volume of 3 - 5 ml. The
compact and modular construction provides ideal conditions for
investigations on small muscle preparations (urethra, papillary
muscle, cavernous body) or vascular or tracheal rings.
The basic equipment consists of:
- A Plexiglas support with a movable mounting platform for
preload adjustment through a micrometer screw. This platform
acts as holder for the force transducer HSE-HA F30 or F10. The
Plexiglas support includes also a glass heat exchanger for the
preheating of the solution.
- The tissue chamber carved out of a rectangular Plexiglas
block and placed on the support stand. This normally includes
the tissue holder, the connections for electrical stimulation
electrodes, a frit for aeration and a draw-off tube with height
adjustment to set the bath volume.
- A multi-channel roller pump for the perfusate circuit permits
operation as recirculating or as flowthrough system.
- A thermostatic circulator for keeping the solution at constant
temperature.
The modular concept offers a wide range of different arrangements
to meet individual requirements regarding bath geometry, tissue
holders and stimulation electrodes. The horizontal arrangement
of the tissue and the open top effectively provide ideal conditions
during preparation and experiment. The Mayflower tissue bath offers
ease of maintenance and cleaning in regular use, e.g. by means
of an ultrasonic cleaning bath. The tissue bath is available as
complete setup for 1 up to 8 channels.
Stimulation Electrodes:
The stimulation electrodes can be of different types:
- Coaxial electrode for contact stimulation (stainless steel)
- Two plate electrodes for field stimulation (platinum or AgAgCI)
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