Cica TEER Measuring System

※ TEER : Transepithelial Electro Resistance

How to use

Features

Stable measurement is possible
We developed special electrode corresponding to ad-MED Vitrigel® series. Firmly into the insert by fixing, small changes in TEER can be accurately measured.

Supports data storage and analysis by personal computer
It is possible to save and view data to the personal computer by the attached data transfer software. In addition, it is also possible to process and analyze with spreadsheet software etc.

※Personal computer is required.(OS : Windows Vista/7/8.1)

Compatible with temperature measurement by optional sensor
TEER value varies depending on the temperature of the measurement object. You can monitor the temperature change of the sample by installing a temperature sensor to electrode under measurement.1)

Access to inside of the insert is possible while measuring
Samples can be added into the insert while measuring the TEER value. You can monitor the influence of samples on cells in real time.

Corresponds to eye irritancy test method "Vitrigel^Ⓡ-EIT method"
"Vitrigel®-EIT method" is a test method to judge the presence or absence of eye irritancy of the chemical substance by analyzing the temporal change of the TEER value of corneal model in ad-MED Vitrigel® after dropped it.  It is used for safety evaluation of cosmetics, shampoo and eye drops.

【Method】
1．Preparing human corneal epithelium model.


2．Exposuring test substance to cornea model.


3．Measuring TEER value for 3 minutes.

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Cica TEER Measuring System