A flow through μ-Slide for bifurcation studies and blood vessel simulation---ibidi
· Perfect simulation of live conditions in branching blood vessels
· Allows flows in two different directions under different angles
Applications:
· Rolling and adhesion of leukocytes on endothelial cells cultured under flow
· Simulation of the bifurcation of blood vessels for arteriosclerosis research
· Cell-cell interaction studies and cell-drug interaction screenings under flow conditions
Specifications:
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Adapters
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Female Luer
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Volume per reservoir
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60 µl
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Volume of the channel
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110 µl
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Height of the channel
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0.4 mm
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Growth area
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2.8 cm2
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Bottom: ibidi Standard Bottom
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Technical Features:
· 30° and 45° angles to simulate the bifurcation of blood vessels
· Easy connection to tubes and pumps
· Fully compatible with high resolution microscopy and immunofluorescence staining
· Also available as a Flow Kit
· Defined shear stress and shear rate levels
· The flow is always laminar, i.e., turbulent flows* are not possible
* For simulation of turbulences we recommend oscillating the flow using the ibidi Pump System.
Non-Uniform, Laminar Shear Stress
Two Flow Directions Possible
Use Application Note 18 to calculate the shear stress in a µ-Slide y-shaped.
