The MCTX can uniaxially compress 3-dimensional specimens in 6 independent wells.  A user-specified loading protocol is enacted by the system and the resulting force-displacement data is recorded to determine the stiffness profile of each specimen as a function of time.  The transparent culture wells allow for visual confirmation of correct specimen loading and real-time imaging during the test if desired.  The specimen chamber plate can be sterilized and the system is suitable for long-term cell culture in a laboratory incubator.

Key Features

• ▶ Compression stimulation of 6 culture wells in a reusable holder.
• ▶ Displacement-controlled loading up to 2 mm at 2Hz
• ▶ Simultaneous position measurement on all wells with 1µm resolution
• ▶ User-friendly interface software for specifying simple, cyclic, and intermittent stimulation protocols for download to the device controller