Stretching cells with a biomembrane is possible.
Can we Conduct Stretching with a Biomembrane Attached on Strex Stretch Chambers (to Conserve the Orientation of Cells)?
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FAQs Articles
Is There a Method for Standard Observing and Photographing Stretch-Stressed Cells in Their Stretched Position, Using a Standard Optical Microscope?
Imaging the stretched cells is possible using a static chamber stand.
Are Rounded Cells Difficult to be Stretched Even Though They Adhere to the Chamber?
Rounded cells are generally more difficult to be stretched in comparison with flat-shaped cells.
Why does the Culture Medium Evaporate After a few Days While Using a Strex STB-1400 Stretching System?
The STB-1400 isn’t suitable for long-term culture, but this article offers potential solutions to remedy the evaporation of culture media.
Will Strex Silicone Chambers Degrade When we add Reagents With Phenols?
Since the chambers are single-use, it is recommended to dispose of them after use.
Do you Have any Recommendation of Gels to use for 3D Cyclic Cell Stretching?
This article recommends gel for cyclic stretching that has been successfully used in-house.
Can we Coat Strex Stretch Chambers Under UV Rays?
This article recommends against using UV rays, as it can affect adhesion.
Do we Have to Hydrophilicate the Silicone Film Before Applying the Coating Agents?
STREX Stretch chambers are hydrophilicated with plasma processing before shipping.
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.