Cell stretching apparatus

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Differentiated tissue perfusion or preservation apparatus

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435285, 435316, C12M 300

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052178994

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for imparting to a living culture of cells biaxial mechanical forces which approximate the mechanical forces to which cells are subjected in vivo. The apparatus includes a displacement applicator which may be actuated to contact and stretch a membrane having a living cell culture mounted thereon. Stretching of the membrane imparts biaxial mechanical forces to the cells. These forces may be uniformly applied to the cells, or they may be selectively non-uniformly applied.

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"Introducing the Vitrodyne A New Force In Cell and Tissue Culture", A brochure from Biomechanical Instruments of Burlington, Vt. 05401.

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