1F2Y8x10E PC

This flow array is intended for bifurcation studies and blood vessel simulation. It splits into a 30-degree Y-channel in one direction and a 45-degree Y-channel in the other direction. The array is double ended with 8 measurement channels available at each end. Eight measurement points, each with 4 circular active electrodes (with an area of 0.49 mm² measuring from 500 – 1,000 cells, the area is the same as a 10E electrode), are located along the channel and through the Y-portion of the channel. One end of the array is used to monitor the 30-degree Y-channel and the other end is used to monitor the 45-degree Y-channel. The electrodes are located close in the corners of the flow direction transition points. The channels have a volume of 165 Μl with 60 Μl of reservoirs. The flow is always laminar, i.e., turbulent flows are not possible. For simulation of turbulence flow we recommend oscillating the flow. Recommended for the following applications under shear stress conditions:

• Simulation of the bifurcation of blood vessels for arteriosclerosis research
• Rolling and adhesion of leukocytes on endothelial cells cultured under flow
• Cell-cell interaction studies and cell-drug interaction screenings under flow conditions

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