Stiffness Measurement

Boston University
Center for Regenerative Medicine
Postdoctoral Associate

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Performance

Ease-of-Optimization

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Company:

Optics11, PIUMA

Product Name:

Optics11 Standard Piuma Indentation Probe

Catalog Number:

OPP100

The aim of this experiment was to use the nanoindenter probes to measure the stiffness of mouse organ.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Stiffness measurement

Starting Material

Mouse organ or biomaterials such as gels

Protocol Overview

The nanoindenter was calibrated as per the manufacturer's instructions.

Tips

Use small petri dishes when measuring stiffness of mouse tissue.

Results Summary

Stiffness was measured using the probe.

Features Summary

It is simpler to operate than atomic force microscopy.

Additional Notes

None

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Summary

The Good

Ease of use, digital information, applicable for biological investigations.

The Bad

Cumbersome to calibrate.

The Bottom Line

Takes several trials before the instrument is optimised for biological sample measurements.

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