Patch clamp cell measurement apparatus, has an array of micro dishes containing cells, and an assembly of micro pipettes with relative movements between them

摘要

The apparatus for the measurement of cells, by the patch clamp method, has a flat array of micro dishes (1) to hold the cells (2). A second number of micro pipettes (3) are positioned in relation to the dishes, to simultaneously investigate the cells. The layout of the micro dishes match the micro pipettes, in a small screen size in at least one direction. The dishes and pipettes can be offset to the side, in relation to each other, to give a repeated and simultaneous study of the cells. A micro motor positions and/or displaces the micro pipettes and micro dishes in relation to each other. The assembly has a cell feed and/or a flushing system to remove the cells. A filter (4) is at the rear side of the micro dish assembly.