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      The OMEGA series features powerful neuronal co-culture<\/strong> and compartmentalization devices<\/strong> that let you set up advanced human-relevant in vitro models!<\/span><\/p>\n

      To increase your data output, we created microfluidic co-culture devices with a unique open chamber design<\/strong> so that each experimental unit consists of only two chambers<\/strong> separated by microfluidic microchannels<\/strong>. Thanks to this streamlined design, OMEGA devices feature more experimental units<\/strong> per area than conventional microfluidic devices for neurons!<\/span><\/p>\n

      To suit all your needs, we continuously grow our neuronal co-culture device portfolio: from two experiments per device<\/strong> ideal for developing novel neuronal co-culture assays, all the way to HTS-compatible co-culture microplates<\/strong> with 48 experiments ideal for drug screening assays!<\/span><\/p>\n

      Not only did we design this series to increase your data output<\/strong>, but also to make the devices easy to use<\/strong>! That\u2019s why all devices come ready-to-go<\/strong> and pre-bonded<\/strong>!<\/span><\/p>\n

      Check out the TOP ADVANTAGES<\/a>, APPLICATIONS<\/a>, FORMATS<\/a>, and USER GUIDES<\/a> below!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Neurons depend on their highly polarized structural configuration<\/strong> to properly perform their primary physiological function.\u00a0<\/span>Our OMEGA co-culture device for neurons replicates neuronal polarity in vitro<\/em> by employing microfabricated channels<\/strong>, which physically separate the two chambers<\/strong> of the experimental unit. Despite their small size, the microchannels are large enough for axons<\/strong>, but not cell bodies, to pass through<\/strong> and project into (and interact with cultures located in) the adjacent chamber creating a more physiological model.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      If you are just starting out, we recommend using the OMEGA4<\/sup>\u00a0device<\/a> with two experiments per device<\/strong>.
      \n<\/span>For expensive cell lines, we suggest trying the       OMEGA4-2MINI<\/sup><\/a> or OMEGA4-2MINI-2mm<\/sup><\/a> which feature one standard-sized chamber and one smaller chamber<\/strong> per experimental unit. Just as for the OMEGA4<\/sup>, each\u00a0OMEGA4-2MINI <\/sup>and OMEGA4-2MINI-2mm<\/sup> let you set up two experiments per device.
      \nReady to perform more experiments? Then save money with the fully       HTS-compatible<\/strong> OMEGA96 <\/sup><\/a>\u00a0featuring 48 experiments<\/strong> per microplate!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      We know bonding devices can be a real hassle! That's why we ship our OMEGA devices pre-bonded<\/strong> and\u00a0completely ready-to-go<\/strong> so that you can focus on performing experiments without losing time. OMEGA4<\/sup><\/a> and OMEGA4-2MINI<\/sup><\/a> devices are pre-bonded to #1.5 glass coverslips and OMEGA96<\/sup> plates<\/a> are pre-bonded to 200\u00b5m high-transmissive glass. All devices come sterile in PBS<\/strong>. There is no need for you to use any plasma treatment!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      The unique open chamber design<\/strong> gives you direct access to your cultures! With OMEGA devices, you can explore new types of experimental paradigms not possible with standard closed-chamber devices. For example, chambers are large enough to house tissues that are several millimeters in diameter, easily accomodating tissue explants<\/strong> or self-assembled 3D cultures<\/strong> (e.g. spheroids, organoids). Additionally, conventional patch-clamp<\/strong> electrodes can openly access the cultures, allowing you to examine the electrophysiological properties of the cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      One device: so many applications! The OMEGA series offers a plethora of possibilities for experiments involving neuronal co-cultures and compartmentalization. Generate powerful neurodegenerative disease models<\/strong>, perform axotomy experiments in vitro<\/em>, take high quality fluorescence images<\/strong> and record patch-clamp<\/strong> data... Devices are compatible with iPSC<\/strong>-derived cultures, primary<\/strong> cultures, immortalized cell lines and even self-assembled 3D cultures<\/strong> (e.g. spheroids, organoids) and tissue explants<\/strong> can be accommodated!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Thanks to the streamlined design of only two chambers per experimental unit, the OMEGA series accommodates more experiments per area<\/strong> compared to conventional neuronal co-culture devices! That way, you can increase your data output and save money<\/strong> at the same time! For the most bang for the buck, consider using the OMEGA96<\/sup><\/a> microplate!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        The OMEGA device can be used as a neuronal compartmentalization device. Neurons seeded in a single chamber of the OMEGA device will project their neurites through the microchannels into the adjacent chamber. Fluidic isolation of one chamber from the other (by controlling the direction of the pressure head through the microchannels) allows for the fluidic separation of neuronal somas from their projecting axons. Treat and analyze each of these neuronal components separately in your in vitro assay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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          The OMEGA device can be used as a neuronal compartmentalization device. Neurons seeded in a single chamber of the OMEGA device will project their neurites through the microchannels into the adjacent chamber. Fluidic isolation of one chamber from the other (by controlling the direction of the pressure head through the microchannels) allows for the fluidic separation of neuronal somas from their projecting axons. Treat and analyze each of these neuronal components separately in your in vitro assay.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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            The OMEGA device can be used to set up neuronal propagation assays. <\/span>Examine compartment-specific uptake, intraneuronal transport, and propagation of toxic or misfolded proteins such as tau, amyloid-\u03b2, \u03b1-synuclein, TDP43, or prion PrP. The fluidic isolation of compartments with the OMEGA device stops the extracellular travel of applied molecules to the adjacent compartment, providing researchers with the utmost confidence in the interpretation of results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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              The OMEGA device can be used to set up neuronal propagation assays. Examine compartment-specific uptake, intraneuronal transport, and propagation of toxic or misfolded proteins such as tau, amyloid-\u03b2, \u03b1-synuclein, TDP43, or prion PrP. The fluidic isolation of compartments with the OMEGA device stops the extracellular travel of applied molecules to the adjacent compartment, providing researchers with the utmost confidence in the interpretation of results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                Owing to the open-top chamber design, the OMEGA provides unprecedented access to axons projecting through inter-chamber microchannels. Performing in vitro axotomy experiments have never been easier: simply scrape the bottom of the device by following the microchannel wall with a pipette tip thereby disrupting axons that have grown across the microchannels. If mechanical axotomy is not suitable for your planned experiment, detergents (e.g. saponin) can be washed on\/off quickly to achieve a similar result chemically. This gives you easy options for developing a <\/span>powerful in vitro model for nerve damage and axonal regeneration!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                  Owing to the open-top chamber design, the OMEGA provides unprecedented access to axons projecting through inter-chamber microchannels. Performing in vitro axotomy experiments have never been easier: simply scrape the bottom of the device by following the microchannel wall with a pipette tip thereby disrupting axons that have grown across the microchannels. If mechanical axotomy is not suitable for your planned experiment, detergents (e.g. saponin) can be washed on\/off quickly to achieve a similar result chemically. This gives you easy options for developing a <\/span>powerful in vitro model for nerve damage and axonal regeneration!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                    The OMEGA series is the idea neuronal co-culture system and can be used for various applications. For example,\u00a0 you can set up motor neuron skeletal muscle co-cultures. Thanks to the microchannels that separate the two culture chambers, motor neuron somas never come into direct contact with skeletal muscle and you can easily study physiologically relevant neuromuscular junctions. Ideal for neuromuscular disorder applications such as ALS and Kennedy\u2019s disease (SBMA). For advanced 3D NMJ studies featuring mature 3D skeletal muscle microtissues, consider trying our OMEGANMJ<\/sup> neuromuscular junction device<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                    Other Co-culture Applications:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Nigrostriatal Pathway Model -<\/strong> Co-culture dopaminergic and GABAergic neurons: Replicate this classic dopaminergic pathway in vitro<\/em> for Parkinson\u2019s disease research.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Nociception and Mechanosensation -<\/strong>\u00a0Co-culture sensory neurons (e.g. DRGs) adjacent to skin fibroblasts to form an excellent pain model.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Myelination -<\/strong>\u00a0Examine the myelination potential of oligodendrocytes co-cultured in the somatic or axonal neuronal compartments, or both!<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Investigate the brain-Gut Axis<\/strong> by co-culturing vagal, sympathetic or spinal afferent fibers adjacent to gastrointestinal explants or self-assembles gut organoids.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                      The OMEGA series is the idea neuronal co-culture system and can be used for various applications. For example,\u00a0 you can set up motor neuron skeletal muscle co-cultures. Thanks to the microchannels that separate the two culture chambers, motor neuron somas never come into direct contact with skeletal muscle and you can easily study physiologically relevant neuromuscular junctions. Ideal for neuromuscular disorder applications such as ALS and Kennedy\u2019s disease (SBMA). For advanced 3D NMJ studies featuring mature 3D skeletal muscle microtissues, consider trying our OMEGANMJ<\/sup> neuromuscular junction device<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                        The ability to fluidically isolate adjacent compartments with OMEGA devices can be employed to examine the infection and propagation characteristics of viruses\u00a0in vitro<\/em>. The OMEGA device allows researchers to access both the processes of viral packaging\/release from infected cells as well as viral docking and infection of host cells in one simple experiment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                          The ability to fluidically isolate adjacent compartments with OMEGA devices can be employed to examine the infection and propagation characteristics of viruses\u00a0in vitro<\/em>. The OMEGA device allows researchers to access both the processes of viral packaging\/release from infected cells as well as viral docking and infection of host cells in one simple experiment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                          Every OMEGA4<\/sup> device contains two pairs<\/strong> of adjoined chambers, meaning that two independent experiments <\/strong>can be performed with one device.<\/span><\/p>\n

                          OMEGA4<\/sup> specifications:<\/strong>
                          \nGlass coverslip: 22 mm, round, #1.5 thickness
                          \nNumber of microchannels per interface: 70
                          \nMicrochannel length: ~640 \u00b5m
                          \nWell surface area: ~0.35cm2<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

                          Starter Kit includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x evaporation minimizing culture inserts (reusable)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n1 x Microscopy adapter for OMEGA series devices
                          \n(SKU: eN-o4-001)<\/span>
                          \n<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Refill Kit includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n<\/span>(SKU: eN-o4-002)<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Refill Kit Plus includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x evaporation minimizing culture inserts (reusable)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n(SKU: eN-o4-003)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                          Every OMEGA4-2MINI<\/sup> device contains two pairs<\/strong> of adjoined chambers, meaning that two independent experiments <\/strong>can be performed with one device.<\/span><\/p>\n

                          OMEGA4-2MINI<\/sup> specifications:<\/strong>
                          \nGlass coverslip: 22 mm, round, #1.5 thickness
                          \nNumber of microchannels per interface: 70
                          \nMicrochannel length: ~640 \u00b5m
                          \nWell #1 surface area: ~0.35cm2<\/sup>
                          \nWell #2 surface area: ~0.175cm2<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

                          Starter Kit includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4-2mini<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x evaporation minimizing culture inserts (reusable)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n1 x Microscopy adapter for OMEGA series devices
                          \n(SKU: eN-o4m2-001)<\/span>
                          \n<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Refill Kit includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4-2mini<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n<\/span>(SKU: eN-o4m2-002)<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Refill Kit Plus includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4-2mini<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x evaporation minimizing culture inserts (reusable)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n(SKU: eN-o4m2-003)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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                          Every OMEGA96<\/sup> device contains 48 pairs<\/strong> of adjoined chambers, meaning that 48 independent experiments<\/strong> can be performed with one device.<\/span><\/p>\n

                          OMEGA96<\/sup> specifications:<\/strong>
                          \nMicroplate structure material: Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), biologically inert
                          \nMicroplate glass or PDMS bottom thickness: 200 \u00b5m
                          \nMicroplate outer dimensions: 127.7 x 85.4 mm
                          \nMicroplate height (w\/o lid): 14.2 mm
                          \nWell surface area: ~0.35 cm2<\/sup>
                          \nWell dimensions (L x W x H): 7 x 6 x 13 mm
                          \nWell volume: 350 \u00b5l
                          \nMicrochannel width: 10 \u00b5m
                          \nMicrochannels\/well- pair: 70
                          \nMicrochannel length: 640 \u00b5m
                          \nShipped sterile and ready to be used in culture
                          \nOptionally pre-coated with either poly-D-lysine or poly-L-ornithine<\/span><\/p>\n

                          SKU: eN-o96-001 (glass bottom, uncoated)
                          \nSKU: eN-o96-002 (glass bottom, PLO coated)
                          \nSKU: eN-o96-003 (glass bottom, PDL coated)
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                          Every OMEGA4-2MINI-2mm<\/sup> device contains two pairs<\/strong> of adjoined chambers, meaning that two independent experiments <\/strong>can be performed with one device.<\/span><\/p>\n

                          OMEGA4-2MINI-2mm<\/sup> specifications:<\/strong>
                          \nGlass coverslip: 22 mm, round, #1.5 thickness
                          \nNumber of microchannels per interface: 70
                          \nMicrochannel length: ~640 \u00b5m
                          \nWell #1 surface area: ~0.35cm2<\/sup>
                          \nWell #2 surface area: ~0.11cm2<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

                          Starter Kit includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4-2mini-2mm<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x evaporation minimizing culture inserts (reusable)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n1 x Microscopy adapter for OMEGA series devices
                          \n(SKU: eN-o4m22mm-001)<\/span>
                          \n<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Refill Kit includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4-2mini-2mm<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n<\/span>(SKU: eN-o4m22mm-002)<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Refill Kit Plus includes:<\/strong>
                          \n4 x OMEGA4-2mini-2mm<\/sup> devices (shipped sterile)
                          \n4 x evaporation minimizing culture inserts (reusable)
                          \n4 x 35 mm round culture dishes (sterile)
                          \n(SKU: eN-o4m22mm-003)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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