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Tissue Sectioning Solutions for Pig Tissue Slicing

Create healthy, viable pig brain, heart, and skin tissue slices for neurological, cardiac, and dermatological research using Precisionary Instruments’ advanced sectioning tools.

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Pigs have become a vital animal model in medical research due to their anatomical and physiological similarities to humans, particularly for studies on the brain, heart, and skin. These tissues are critical for research in neurology, cardiology, and dermatology, with applications ranging from disease modeling to surgical technique development.

Pig brain tissue is widely used to study neurological conditions, cognitive function, and neurodegenerative diseases. Pig heart tissue allows researchers to model human cardiovascular diseases and evaluate new therapies. Additionally, pig skin, due to its similarity to human skin, is frequently used in dermatological studies, including wound healing and skin disease research.

High-quality tissue slices from pig brain, heart, and skin are essential for accurate research outcomes, enabling researchers to explore disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, and organ functions.

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Compresstome® VF-800-0Z

Precision Vibrating Microtome for Large Pig Tissue Samples

The Compresstome® VF-800-0Z is ideal for sectioning large pig tissue samples, particularly the brain, heart, and skin, which are frequently used in neurological, cardiac, and dermatological studies. It can accommodate entire or partial organs, allowing researchers to study organ function and pathology in detail. The ability to cut fresh or fixed tissue without freezing ensures the preservation of tissue structure for precise analysis.

Experimental Applications Include:

  • Precision-cut pig brain slices for neurological and cognitive studies
  • Heart tissue sections for cardiovascular disease research and surgical testing
  • Skin tissue slices for dermatological research, including wound healing studies

With a 5-year warranty, the VF-800-0Z ensures precise, rapid sectioning to support the highest quality results in electrophysiology, preserving the health of brain tissue and neurons.

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Compresstome® VF-510-0Z

Precision Vibrating Microtome for Pig Tissue Slices

The Compresstome® VF-510-0Z is designed for sectioning smaller pig tissue samples, such as brain, heart, and skin, making it ideal for neurological, cardiac, and dermatological studies. This model produces consistent, viable slices for preclinical trials and disease modeling, enabling researchers to conduct detailed analyses.

Experimental Applications Include:

  • Precision-cut pig brain, heart, and skin sections for neurological, cardiac, and skin disease research
  • Viable tissue sections for studying cardiovascular function and skin disorders
  • Consistent slices for drug efficacy and organ function studies

With a 5-year warranty, the VF-510-0Z ensures precise, rapid sectioning to support the highest quality results in electrophysiology, preserving the health of brain tissue and neurons.

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Rotary Microtome RF-1000

Fully Automated Microtome for Thin Pig Tissue Sections

The RF-1000 rotary microtome offers precision and consistency in cutting thin sections from pig brain, heart, and skin tissues. This model is essential for immunohistochemical staining and microscopic imaging, providing high-quality sections for detailed tissue analysis in neurological, cardiac, and dermatological studies.

 

Experimental Applications Include:

  • Thin pig brain, heart, and skin sections for immunohistochemistry
  • Consistent slices for microscopic imaging of tissue structure and disease models
  • Reliable sectioning of paraffin-embedded pig tissues for histopathology

With a 3-year warranty, the RF-1000 provides consistent and reliable thin sectioning for pig tissue studies in medical and biomedical research.

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Cryostat CF-6100

Cryostat for Frozen Sectioning of Pig Brain, Heart, and Skin Tissue

The CF-6100 cryostat is specifically designed for frozen sectioning of pig brain, heart, and skin tissues, ensuring that OCT-embedded samples maintain structural integrity. It is ideal for preparing frozen sections used in immunohistochemistry, histopathology, and imaging studies for neurological, cardiac, and dermatological research.

Experimental Applications Include:

  • Frozen pig brain, heart, and skin tissue sections for neurological, cardiac, and skin disease studies
  • Consistent frozen slices for imaging and histological analysis
  • Reliable frozen sectioning for pig tissue research in long-term medical studies

Acting as a laboratory workhorse, the CF-6100 provides dependable frozen sectioning for pig brain, heart, and skin tissues in biomedical research.

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TEC-200 Tissue Embedding Center

Efficient Tissue Processing for Pig Slicing

The TEC-200 Tissue Embedding Center is designed for seamless embedding. It offers automation for precise and consistent results. Ideal for non-human primate tissue slicing, its ergonomic design ensures operator comfort. Experience stability and precision cutting, and elevate your tissue processing with the TEC-200 from Precisionary Instruments.

  • Intuitive controls
  • Fully programmable ON/OFF control allows automatic system start and stop.
  • Large drain holes that allow easy drainage into trays under all working areas
  • Trimming plates on both sides, as well as a separate heated and cooling workstation, allow easy workflow
  • Simple maintenance and repair in case of a malfunction

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References

Driessens SLW, Galakhova AA, Heyer DB, Pieterse IJ, Wilbers R, Mertens EJ, Waleboer F, Heistek TS, Coenen L, Meijer JR, Idema S, de Witt Hamer PC, Noske DP, de Kock CPJ, Lee BR, Smith K, Ting JT, Lein ES, Mansvelder HD, Goriounova NA. Genes associated with cognitive ability and HAR show overlapping expression patterns in human cortical neuron types. Nat Commun. 2023 Jul 13;14(1):4188. PMID: 37443107; PMCID: PMC10345092.

Godino A, Salery M, Durand-de Cuttoli R, Estill MS, Holt LM, Futamura R, Browne CJ, Mews P, Hamilton PJ, Neve RL, Shen L, Russo SJ, Nestler EJ. Transcriptional control of nucleus accumbens neuronal excitability by retinoid X receptor alpha tunes sensitivity to drug rewards. Neuron. 2023 May 3;111(9):1453-1467.e7. Epub 2023 Mar 7. PMID: 36889314; PMCID: PMC10164098. 

Li L, Durand-de Cuttoli R, Aubry AV, Burnett CJ, Cathomas F, Parise LF, Chan KL, Morel C, Yuan C, Shimo Y, Lin HY, Wang J, Russo SJ. Social trauma engages lateral septum circuitry to occlude social reward. Nature. 2023 Jan;613(7945):696-703. Epub 2022 Nov 30. PMID: 36450985; PMCID: PMC9876792. 

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