Open AccessAn Incubatable Direct Current Stimulation System for In Vitro Studies of Mammalian Cells
Author(s) -
Addie Hicks,
Alyssa Panitch,
Michael J. Caplan,
James Sweeney
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
bioresearch open access
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 2164-7860
pISSN - 2164-7844
DOI - 10.1089/biores.2012.0233
Subject(s) - stimulation , current (fluid) , in vitro , neuroscience , constant current , medicine , computer science , chemistry , biology , engineering , electrical engineering , biochemistry
The purpose of this study was to provide a simplified alternative technology and format for direct current stimulation of mammalian cells. An incubatable reusable stimulator was developed that effectively delivers a regulated current and does not require constant monitoring.