A pump system for the cultivation of, e.g. endothelial, cells under flow for simulation of blood vessels
- Ideal simulation of various physiological conditions - continuous unidirectional, oscillating, and pulsatile flow
- Compatible with the ibidi Heating Systems, all incubators, and incubated microscopes
- Minimal mechanical stress, minimal amount of medium and supplement needed
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Applications
Defined shear stress in long-term culture (e.g., endothelial cells, kidney, or biofilm)Live cell imaging and immunofluorescence for analyzing shear stress responseMimicking shear stress conditions in microcapillary, venous, and arterial flowRolling and adhesion of suspended cells on substratesStop flow experiments3D cell culture: interstitial flowTechnical Features
Operates up to four parallel Fluidic Units per ibidi PumpFlow characteristics: all flow types are laminarSome examples:- Unidirectional flow simulates veins or small arteries
- Oscillating flow simulates disturbed conditions at vessel branchings or valves
- Pulsatile flow simulates arterial conditions
Flow rate using ibidi µ-Slides: 0.1 – 40 ml/minShear stress using ibidi µ-Slides: 0.2 – 80 dyn s/cm2Working volume: 2.5 ml / 12 ml / 50 mlSuitable for all µ-Slides with Luer adaptersAlso suitable for home-made flow chambersCompatible with all incubators Software-controlled flow rates and shear stress
