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Standard Optopatcher for Current Axon
Patch Clamps, AXU
Compatible with any Axon headstage utilizing
a threaded collar, this holder features a suction port,
a 99.99% pure 0.010 in.
silver wire, and a standard (100mm) fiber optic cannula.
The diameter of the polycarbonate holder is
0.5 in.
The fiber supplied in the Optopatcher needs
to be cut to final length
for proper fitting witin the patch pipette. Previous
work by the Optoatcher developers
determined that the fiber end did not need
any special tip treatment for effective light transmission.
A blunt cut non-polished
fiber end could elicit biological responses provided
the fiber end was
positioned near the end of the pipette.
We recommend that first time
Optopatcher purchasers also purchase one of our ruby blade knives
(if your lab
don¡¯t already have one).
Need a light source for your optopatcher?
Order the LSD-1 along with the 726525 fiberoptic light guide for a complete
system.
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