AUTOMATES DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS FOR MUSCLE BATH EXPERIMENTS

* Measures generated force over time and provides immediate on-line analysis of 7 other physiologically useful parameters of smooth muscle force.

* Accurate even in small tissues; analyzes force at 10mg. sensitivity (depending on transducer used).

* With instantaneous analysis, precludes human error during lengthy post-experiment calculations, frees investigator's time for scientific interpretation.

* Compatible with existing force tranducers and laboratory protocols.

* Retains and records "offset" forces automatically.

* Analyzes valuable parameters not available from other equipment, enabling rapid post-experiment segmentation and other interpretation of responses.

IDEAL FOR SCIENTISTS ENGAGED IN DRUG DISCOVERY AND OTHER PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH

* Accurately measures slope and duration of both fast and slow-slope phases of tissue response.

* Provides key indices of intracellular calcium release and transmembrane calcium entry into cells.

* Characterizes contraction and relaxation responses during singular or cumulative protocols.


FLEXIBLE, ECONOMICAL, EASY TO USE

* Compact, affordable modules can be used singly or integrated into multi-channel systems via the Digi-Med System Integrator.

* No programming required; push-button calibration and balancing; easily portable between research stations.