Cell Culture Pacing

Culture pacing system
C2C12 myotubes without chronic culture pacing.
C2C12 myotubes with chronic culture pacing.
IonOptix offers two complete systems, the C-Pace and C-Pace EP, designed to provide chronic electrical stimulation of cells in culture.  There are several benefits to chronic electrical stimulation.  The rationale, however, is always the same: treat the cells in a manner consistent with their native environment.  Like using proper maintenance media and incubation, chronic culture pacing will help maintain yours cells' phenotype over time.  Each C-Pace or C-Pace EP can be configured with up to 8 channels and electrode assemblies for common 4-, 6-, and 8-well culture dishes.  Our chronic pacers have been used to culture a variety of cells that are electrically coupled in vivo, including smooth and striated muscle.  They've also been used to facilitate the differentiation of stem cells.  Looking for a better way to culture cells?  Try the C-Pace or C-Pace EP.