Optical coherence tomography system
3D live cell imaging with near-infrared
Description
Noninvasive
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Observation with pre-processing free on live body and device
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Enable non-invasion observation of internal structure like cavity and gap which can not be seen by microscope
Quick observation
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Acquire a 300 μm square 3D image in approximately 1 minute
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Observe samples after a set promptly
Easy operation
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Simple operation on the PC screen
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Unnecessary of special training & expert technique
Features
1. 3D morphological analyses for cultures / internal structures with OCT
OCT is the technique that can acquire the tomogram of the live cell or organism without aggression by using feeble near-infrared light.
Researchers can acquire 3D image safety and in real time without having any obstacles action for the living body as they use our device.
Ovary
(Prof. Nobuo Nagai, Nagahama institute of Bio-Science and Technology)
Kidney spheroid
(Prof. Tetsuya Ohbayashi, Tottori University)
Neovasculature
(Prof. Yukiko T. Matsunaga, University of Tokyo)
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Imaging system for 3D analysis to supplement existing microscopes
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Add a new parameter called the true 3D information to the one from microscope
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Damage-less imaging by using OCT technique
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Because of the same workflow with microscope, it enables to reduce experiment cost and burden on researcher
2. Time-lapse observation by non-invasive and label-free analysis
Basal
Chetomin
(10mM)
addition
Microscope
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Real time observation from spheroid formation to collapse after addition of anti-cancer drug
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Detailed observation for 3D structure of spheroids that conventional microscopes cannot recognize
Collaborative research with Prof. Tamio Mizukami, Nagahama institute of Bio-Science and Technology
3. Compatibility for conventional labwares
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Compatible with general micro well plates (SBS format) and culture dish
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Specific well plates optimized for 3D culture such as "Corning® Elplasia® " is also available
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