It is only possible to have one freeze program at a time.
Can we Start a Different Freeze Cycle With the Strex Controlled Rate Freezer While Another Program is Running?
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FAQs Articles
How Much gas is Used in the Strex Controlled Rate Freezer?
The entire weight of gas in the system is 2 – 3 grams.
Can we Stretch Cells Using the Strex Cell Stretch Device Undergoing Gene Transfer?
Gene transfer can be done while stretching, but it comes with some drawbacks.
Can we Load Shear Stress on Cells Using the Strex Cell Stretch System?
The Strex cell stretch system is intended to work with adhesive cells, therefore it is difficult to load shear stress with this system.
Can we Stretch Myocardial Cells With the Strex Cell Stretch System?
This article contains a reference to follow to stretch myocardial cells.
Do you Have any Movies of Cells Recorded in Time-lapse Captured During Strex Cell Stretching?
This article provides a paper containing images of cells being stretched in a stretch chamber.
What Density of Cells is Adequate When we put Them on Strex Stretch Chambers?
This article outlines the general density of cells to put into the stretch chamber.
We are Planning an Experiment Using Neurons. Is It Okay to Coat Them With Laminin?
This article explains that coating the cells with laminin should not give any issues, but we do not have any experience with the process.
At What Temperature Should Coating Strex Cell Stretch Chambers be Performed?
We recommend coating Strex cell stretch chambers with the extracellular matrix at room temperature.
What is the Optimal Cell Count to be Placed on the Strex Stretch Chamber?
In general, 200,000 cells / chamber (4 mL of culture medium) is proper from our experience.
What is the Longest Period That the Stretching Stimulus can be Applied Using the Strex Cell Stretch Device?
This article explains that the stretch system can be in use continuously for around 2 weeks as long as certain precautions are taken to prevent overheating.