Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Engineered Tissue Constructs
Tissue engineering is an important field of regenerative medicine for tissue repair after damage caused by
Tips and Tricks for Using the 1600A Permeabilized Myocyte System
The 1600A permeabilized myocyte system is commonly used to investigate the active and passive properties of de-membranized cardiac myocytes. This system
Why Sarcomere Length Matters For Contractile Measurements
The architecture of striated muscle consists of a number of components that work in conjunction to generate a contraction.
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Permeabilized Myocyte Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using the Myofibril System
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many
In-Vitro Assessment of Calcium Activated Force Production in Skinned Cardiac Myocytes
As the fundamental cellular unit responsible for making the heart beat, cardiomyocytes are fundamental in cardiovascular research. Stress or
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Permeabilized Fiber Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Small Intact Isolated Muscle Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many
Constant Current vs Constant Voltage Stimulation
For any new or novice user of an Aurora Scientific system, one of the major questions that will always
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments for Aurora Scientific Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many examples
Advancements in Cardiac Tissue Engineering
As our collective understanding of biomaterials and stem cells has improved, cardiac tissue engineering has emerged as a promising
How to export video from HVSL/VSL
If you’ve recorded any videos of your muscle samples in HVSL/VSL and would like to use them in a presentation,
Necessary Equipment to Operate Your New ASI Muscle Test System
You've received a shipment of white boxes from Aurora Scientific containing your brand new muscle test system. You've watched
Performing a Tube Repair of an ASI 400A Force Transducer
The procedure for replacing a broken output tube involves removing the broken tube and the glue used to hold
Using Force and SL Control Parameters on the 600A Digital Controller
The Force & SL Control window provides an interface for controlling the software feedback control system built into the
Calibrating Your Instruments on the 600A Digital Controller
ASI’s 600A Digital Controller provides a quick and easy-to-use module for calibrating your instruments and storing the resulting calibration
Parameters to Setup in ASI600A Digital Controller Before Starting an Experiment
The following blog post details the series of steps which should be followed before starting an experiment with ASI's
Tying Fibers to Aurora Scientific Instruments – Detailed Instructions
Researchers often have specific requirements for the attachments that they use to connect muscle tissue to an Aurora Scientific
How To Select a Microscope for an ASI Muscle Physiology System
Do you require visualisation of your sample during measurements? Aurora Scientific provides several systems that can be mounted on
Sarcomere Tracking – An Exciting New Addition in VSL/HVSL Version 3
There are two main methods of measuring sarcomere length in contracting tissue: laser diffraction and measurement from a video
Establishing Optimal Stimulation Conditions in Intact Muscle
The response of a whole muscle to an electrical stimulus depends on the number of muscle fibers activated. Measurement