Muscle Physiology Apparatus
800C: in-vitro Muscle Apparatus
Flexible design makes these systems the ideal choice for measuring muscle properties of intact muscle tissue in mice and rats
801C: Small Intact Muscle Apparatus – Microscope Mountable
Highly integrated apparatus, optimally designed to test small, intact muscle contractility
802D: Permeabilized Fiber Apparatus – Microscope Mountable
A multi-well automated test system for quick and accurate measurement of permeabilized fiber dynamics
803B: Permeabilized Myocyte Apparatus – Microscope Mountable
Innovative 8–well plate designed for quick cell attachment and measurement of myocyte mechanical properties
804A: Permeabilized Fiber ATPase Apparatus
The 804A ATPase apparatus was designed to enable physiology researchers to measure consumption of ATP along with contractile force and length changes of permeabilized fibers.
806D: in-situ Rat Apparatus
A beautifully designed, innovative apparatus for measuring in-vitro, in-situ and in-vivo muscle properties in rats
807B: in-situ Large Rodent/Small Animal Apparatus
Easily test in-situ muscle tissue dynamics in large rodents and other small animals
809C: in-situ Mouse Apparatus
A beautifully designed, flexible apparatus for easily measuring in-vitro, in-situ and in-vivo muscle properties in mice
820A: Dual XYZ Motion Controller
Closed-loop control of motorized stages to easily perform complex micro positioning with stunning precision
825A: Thermocouple Meter / TEC Controller
Thermometer and TEC Controller controls bath temperature from 0 to 40°C
Content for the Muscle Physiologist
Out of This World Research at Brock University: Post Mission Insights into Alterations of Soleus Muscle Function in Space-Flown Mice
Hear Dr. Val Fajardo, Jessica Braun, and Briana Hockey on their experience working on NASA's Rodent Research-20 (RR-20) mission at the Roskamp Institute, the data collected utilizing Aurora Scientific equipment, and future directions of the lab.
Spring into Action: Proteins of the Myofilament
In anticipation of the upcoming Myofilament Meeting, April’s publication review covers recent advances in the myofilament field. From the effects of inotropic agents on cardiac myofilament Ca2+ sensitivity, protein kinase D’s role in cardiac homeostasis, and the contribution of specific myosin-binding protein C domains in muscle contraction, the following studies usher in a promising trend of exciting breakthroughs.
WEBINAR: Molecular Signals Mediating Increases in Muscle Size and Function
In this webinar, Dr. Bert Blaauw elucidates skeletal muscle regulatory pathways and offers approaches to tackle muscle deficits for therapy.