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Miniaturized in vitro Device for Electrical Stimulation (MiDES)
ES202030626
CSIC, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and University of Florida have developed a miniaturized device for in vitro electrical stimulation of cells and tissues. MiDES has unique nanostructured electrodes that provide high charge injection capacity and safe stimulation. This device has a compatible design with commercial standard cell culture systems and microscopy slides. Industrial partners from laboratory devices for modern cell culture technology are being sought to collaborate through a patent licence agreement
MiDES has a unique universal design that matches commercial cell culture systems (i.e., Slide Chambers) and microscopy setups. MiDES has 8 individual test wells (culture area) that can be stimulated separately or simultaneously and designed to be stackable. The silicone cell culture chamber is detachable and provides convenient postprocessing for multiple tests. MiDES has a universal frame for better handling of the fragile high-quality imaging slides that fits in all microscopy set ups (standard slide size). Observation windows and glass bottom make the in-situ imaging possible. High performance nanostructured electrodes Broad range of effective and safe stimulation for biological systems Multiple test conditions on one slide Universal design to match standard microscopy/cell culture systems Easy postprocessing and in situ imaging