The Compresstome VF-200-0Z is best used to section live tissue for electrophysiology and imaging studies. If you are looking to section fixed tissue for immunohistochemistry, please explore the VF-300-0Z.
How is the Compresstome® different from a vibrating microtome? You can read about a discussion thread on ResearchGate on selecting the best tissue slicer for your research.
The Compresstome® is also the best machine to cut adult and senior brain slices. The paper and the associated protocol can be found in Brain Slice Methods.
Products we recommend to purchase with VF-200-0Z:
To reduce contamination when working with both fresh and fixed tissue we recommend purchasing additional:
Consumables we recommend for quality use include: