The Port-a-Patch is a turn-key miniaturized patch clamp system enabling the user to rapidly generate high quality data, regardless of experience. This makes it ideal as an easy-to-use tool for learning patch clamp electrophysiology. Behind its small and compact appearance lies sophisticated technology, producing high-quality measurements with giga-seals and high success rates in most common recording configurations. Its strength and flexibility are found in multiple add-ons, providing the user with a powerful tool for ion channel research.
Using the Port-a-Patch is straightforward and easy – the user simply adds solutions and cells onto the disposable recording chip, where a cell is automatically captured and sealed by suction using a computer controlled pump. A microscope or micro-manipulator are not required.
Add-Ons such as the Internal Perfusion and temperature-controlled External Perfusion, as well as the ability to conduct current clamp and bilayer experiments, broaden the range of possible experiments for scientific research immensely.
The Port-a-Patch system is comprised of the Port-a-Patch recording unit, a Suction Control unit, a HEKA amplifier and a computer. If an amplifier is already available, this can be integrated with the Port-a-Patch system in most cases. Further add-ons are available for specific assays as e.g. microscope slides, temperature control, automated perfusion systems, pressure control and light activation.
Small yet powerful.
The Port-a-Patch is a small and easy-to-use complete patch clamp setup with multiple add-ons available to make sure you get the right configuration for your application.
Benefits
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Easy to use, minimal training required
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High success rates
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Voltage & current clamp as standard
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Sophisticated temperature control
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Ideal for voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels
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Whole cell, perforated patch and single channel recordings
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External and internal perfusion
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Unlimited compound application
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Small compound volumes for manual exchange
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Chips produced in-house, various resistances available
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Proven success with stem cells and primary cells
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Full control over experimental parameters for fast assay development
“The Port-a-Patch enables students and young researchers lacking formal training in electrophysiology to rapidly generate research grade data. Within the courses given at the Institute for Biomolecular Systems and Bioelectronics, the students gain hands-on experience in basic membrane biophysics and electrophysiology, which is of great value for their education.”Professor Friedrich Simmel Technical University of Munich Munich, Germany
“Best instrument in its class...Highest possible quality results obtained with this instrument.”
Arturo Picones Cornell University Ithaca, NY, USA
“Excellent easy to use system, no in depth knowledge of patch clamp technologies necessary. Excellent for screening and short characterization protocols.”
Samantha McCavera Cornell University Ithaca, NY, USA
How can we help you?
Contact our specialist Dr. Patrick Mumm (Product Manager of the Port-a-Patch family). Patrick is delighted to help you:
