The model specifications can be found on the Strexcell site.
Stretch Systems Articles
How do I Prepare the Stretch Chamber Before Seeding Cells?
This article provides a procedure for preparing the stretch chambers for seeding.
How do you Confirm the Completion of Coating?
This article explains that using antibodies to check the degree of coating and a drawback of the method.
Do we Have to air-dry After Four-Hour Standing?
This article explains that fibronectin coatings do not air-dry, but some collagen coatings do.
Do you Coat with Fibronectins Without Pretreatment on the Methyl Groups on the Surface?
This article explains why we do not recommend conducting treatments on the surface of the chambers.
Which Extracellular Matrix Works Best for Cell Adhesion of the Strex Stretch Chambers? Fibronectin, Gelatin, or Collagen?
The type of matrix to use will depend on the type of cell you are adhering. A coating protocol is included in this article.
Are there any Solutes That may Emerge From the Strex Stretching System?
Polymerization initiators with low MWs may emerge, but have yet to be shown that they can harm experiments.
Can we Preserve Coated Strex Stretch Chambers for Future use?
We recommend coating the chambers just before use.
Are you Able to Make Stretch Chambers Larger Than Shown in your Catalog?
Yes, we can manufacture stretch chambers for mass cultures by special order.
Are Strex Stretch Chambers Sterilized?
The chambers are shipped non-sterile and must be autoclaved before use.
What is the Difference in Cell Response Between Sustained Stretching and Cyclic Stretching?
This article presents a paper on the topic of the relationship between sustained stretching and cyclic stretching.