Brain Matrices, Brain Matrix - for sectioning (2024)

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Brain & Tissue Matrices These high quality Brain Matrices are designed for freehand slicing of discrete regions of the brain. They allow slicing of either coronal or sagittal sections through the brain at intervals of 1mm and of 2mm for large brains. The all-metal design with a hard, durable chrome coating offers superior cooling properties. They may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the surfaces. All Brain Matrices of the same animal are identical to give reproducible sections.They are ideal for precise and reproducible blocking of living or fixed brain tissue in:Anatomy: Precise blocking of the brain prior to microtome sectioning;Neurophysiology: Reproducible blocking of the brain prior to sectioning; andBiochemical Pharmacology: Reproducible removal of small brain regions for biochemical analysis. Below are selected product examples linked to ordering information: NEW PELCO® Marmoset Brain Matrix Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain Matrices, 1mm Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain/Heart Matrices, 0.5mm Mouse & Rat Spinal Cord Matrices Tumor Matrices Acrylic Brain Matrices FAQs References

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Blades for use in Brain Matrices
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for neurophysiology, anatomy, biochemical pharmacology

	NEW PELCO® Marmoset Brain Matrix	Stainless Steel Brain Matrices
Spinal Cord Matrices	Tumor Matrices	Acrylic Brain Matrices

Brain & Tissue Matrices

These high quality Brain Matrices are designed for freehand slicing of discrete regions of the brain. They allow slicing of either coronal or sagittal sections through the brain at intervals of 1mm and of 2mm for large brains. The all-metal design with a hard, durable chrome coating offers superior cooling properties. They may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the surfaces. All Brain Matrices of the same animal are identical to give reproducible sections.
They are ideal for precise and reproducible blocking of living or fixed brain tissue in:
Anatomy: Precise blocking of the brain prior to microtome sectioning;
Neurophysiology: Reproducible blocking of the brain prior to sectioning; and
Biochemical Pharmacology: Reproducible removal of small brain regions for biochemical analysis. Below are selected product examples linked to ordering information:
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These Matrices may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the surfaces. Precise, reproducible blocking of living or fixed brain tissue.

To keep tissue cool and viable, chill matrices before use.

Immediate soaking in liquid cleaner is advisable after use.
For Cleaning Brain Matrices, we recommend our Ultrasonic Cleaners.

Blades for use in Brain Matrices
Blades for use in Large Brain Matrices

The following are selected product examples that are linked to the ordering information below:

15040 Dog, Coronal, 2mm	15039 Rhesus Macaque Monkey, Coronal, 2mm	15043 Cynomolgus Monkey, Coronal, 2mm	15041 Cat, Coronal, 2mm
15026 Rabbit, Coronal, 2mm	15022 Guinea Pig, Coronal, 1mm	15001 Gerbil, Coronal, 1mm	15007 Rat, Coronal, 1mm
15006 Rat Sagittal, 1mm	15009 Rat, Dorsal/Ventral, 1mm	15031 Rat, Heart, 1mm	15002 Gerbil, Sagittal, 1mm
15003 Mouse, Coronal, 1mm	15013 Tissue Matrix, 10 x 10mm Chamber, 1mm	15019 6mm Spherical Matrix, 1mm	15017 Tissue Matrix, 6mm Rod or V, 1mm
15011Piglet, 2mm

Matrix Ordering Information

Mouse

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15003	Mouse, 30g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	$696.00	Qty:
15004	Mouse, 30g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	696.00	Qty:

Rat

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15028	Rat Pup, (12-14 days) 30g, Coronal, 1mm	each	$696.00	Qty:
15029	Rat Pup, (12-14 days) 30g, Sagittal, 1mm	each	696.00	Qty:
15005	Rat, 125-185g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	696.00	Qty:
15006	Rat, 125-185g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	696.00	Qty:
15007	Rat, 200-400g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	696.00	Qty:
15008	Rat, 200-400g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	696.00	Qty:
15009	Rat, 200-400g Adult, Dorsal/Ventral, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:
15031	Rat, Adult, Heart Matrix, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:

Gerbil

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15001	Gerbil, 70g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	$787.00	Qty:
15002	Gerbil, 70g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:

Guinea Pig

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15022	Guinea Pig, 350g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	$787.00	Qty:
15023	Guinea Pig, 350g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:

Ferret

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15024	Ferret, Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	$787.00	Qty:
15025	Ferret, Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:

Rabbit

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15026	Rabbit, 70g Adult, Coronal, 2mm	each	$908.00	Qty:
15027	Rabbit, 70g Adult, Sagittal, 2mm	each	908.00	Qty:

Hamster

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15037	Hamster, 100g, Coronal, 1mm	each	$786.70	Qty:
15038	Hamster, 100g, Sagittal, 1mm	each	786.70	Qty:

Cat

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15041	Cat, 35 Slots, Coronal, 2mm	each	$3630.70	Qty:

Dog

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15040	Dog, 32 Slots, 2mm	each	$3630.00	Qty:

Monkey

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15039	Macaque Monkey, Rhesus, Adult (2-3 year old, weight 2-3Kg) 40 Slots, Coronal, 2mm	each	$3630.00	Qty:
15043	Monkey, Cynomolgus, Adult, Coronal, 2mm	each	3630.70	Qty:

Piglet

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15011	Piglet, Sus Scrofa, 12 Days Old, 3kg, 2mm slots	each	$3630.00	Qty:

Tissue Matrix

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15013	Tissue Matrix, 10 x 10mm(L) Chamber, 1mm	each	$787.00	Qty:
15014	Tissue Matrix, 15 x 15mm(L) Chamber, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:
15015	Tissue Matrix, 20 x 20mm(L) Chamber, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:
15016	Tissue Matrix, 25 x 25mm(L) Chamber, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:
15017	Tissue Matrix, 6mm Rod Shape or "V", 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:
15018	Tissue Matrix, 4mm Spherical Chamber, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:
15019	Tissue Matrix, 6mm Spherical Chamber, 1mm	each	787.00	Qty:

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NEW PELCO^® Marmoset Brain Matrix

This first of its kind Marmoset Brain Matrix is precisely machined from stainless steel, designed for freehand slicing of discrete regions of the brain. It allows slicing of coronal sections at intervals of 1mm as well as a mid-line sagittal cut to separate left and right hemispheres.

The high quality stainless steel is very durable and may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the matrix. There is a cutout on the underside of the matrix, allowing the section channels to pass completely through the steel block and facilitate improved cleaning.

To keep tissue cool and viable, chill matrices before use. It is advised to not let tissue or debris dry onto the matrix, but rather soak the matrix immediately after use for easier cleaning. We recommend cleaning with a fine bristled tooth brush and/or ultrasonic cleaner.

Features:

Adult marmoset brain; overall dimensions ~35 x 25 x 20mm (L x W x H)
1mm coronal section channels
Mid-line sagittal cut
Highly polished, precision machined stainless steel
Precise blocking of the brain
Autoclavable

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15032	Marmoset Brain Matrix, Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	$1396.00	Qty:

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Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain Matrices, 1mm

Matrices are precisely machined to insure reproducible sections. This will allow the investigator to slice either coronal (perpendicular to center line) or sagittal (parallel to center line) sections at 1mm intervals.

Features:

Stainless Steel
Highly polished
Precision machined
Precise blocking of the brain
Repeatable 1mm segments

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Size	A	B	C	D	E	Cavity depth
15065, Small Rat, Coronal (175 - 300g)	4.76	15.9	12.7	36.6	23.8	7.61
15066, Large Rat, Coronal (300 - 600g)	4.76	19.8	14.7	36.6	24.7	10.91
15067, Mouse, Coronal (40 - 75g)	3.18	11.1	8.73	19.1	12.2	7.4
15068, Small Rat, Sagittal (175 - 300g)	4.76	15.9	12.7	36.6	23.8	7.61
15069, Large Rat, Sagittal (300 - 600g)	4.76	19.8	14.7	36.6	24.7	10.91

(all sizes in mm)

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15065	Rat, 175-300g, Coronal, 1mm	each	$338.35	Qty:
15066	Rat, 300-600g, Coronal, 1mm	each	338.35	Qty:
15067	Mouse, 40-75g, Coronal, 1mm	each	338.35	Qty:
15068	Rat, 175-300g, Sagittal, 1mm	each	338.35	Qty:
15069	Rat, 300-600g, Sagittal, 1mm	each	338.35	Qty:

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Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain/Heart Matrices, 0.5mm

These Matrices are made of hard stainless steel. They can be cooled, cleaned, and autoclaved. They have smooth surfaces that do not chip. The investigator will be able to get repeatable coronal or sagittal sections enabling precise blocking prior to microtome sectioning.

It is advisable to not let any tissue dry onto the matrix but rather soak the matrix immediately after use for easier cleaning.

Features:

Stainless Steel
Highly polished
Precision machined
Precise blocking of the brain or heart
Repeatable 0.5mm segments

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Size	A	B	C	D	E	Cavity depth
15045, Mouse, Coronal (40 - 75g)	3.18	11.1	8.73	19.1	12.2	7.4
15046, Mouse, Sagittal (40 - 75g)	3.18	11.1	8.73	19.1	12.2	7.4
15047, Large Rat, Coronal (300 - 600g)	4.76	19.8	14.7	36.6	24.7	10.91
15048, Large Rat, Sagittal (300 - 600g)	4.76	19.8	14.7	36.6	24.7	10.91
15056, Mouse, Heart	8.3	12.1				4.8
15057, Rat, Heart	12.7	19.9				9.6

(all sizes in mm)

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15045	Mouse, 40 - 75g, Coronal, 0.5mm	each	$391.75	Qty:
15046	Mouse, 40 - 75g, Sagittal, 0.5mm	each	391.75	Qty:
15047	Rat, 300 - 600g, Coronal, 0.5mm	each	391.75	Qty:
15048	Rat, 300 - 600g, Sagittal, 0.5mm	each	391.75	Qty:
15056	Mouse Heart, 0.5mm	each	391.75	Qty:
15057	Rat Heart, 0.5mm	each	391.75	Qty:

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Mouse & Rat Spinal Cord Matrices

Spinal cord matrices serve for precise and reproducible blocking of the spinal cord for freehand slicing. They are machined with high precision out of high quality stainless steel, robust and easy to clean. They can be autoclaved. #15171 and #15172 are for coronal (perpendicular) slicing, whereas #15070 allows both coronal and sagittal (longitudinal) slicing.

It is highly recommended to soak and clean the matrix each time immediately after use, not allowing the remaining tissue to dry.

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Size	A	B	Cavity Depth
15170, Mouse, Sagittal and Coronal, 1mm slices	2.55	32.0	5.0
15171, Mouse, Coronal, 0.5mm slices	4.0	50.0	5.0
15172, Rat, Coronal, 0.5mm slices	4.0	96.0	5.0

(all sizes in mm)

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15170	Mouse, Sagittal and Coronal, 1mm	each	$321.00	Qty:
15171	Mouse, Coronal, 0.5mm	each	342.00	Qty:
15172	Rat, Coronal, 0.5mm	each	428.00	Qty:

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#15020

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#15021

Tumor Matrices

The Tumor Matrices are made of stainless steel and come with two sizes of wells, 8mm and 12mm diameter. The depth of the cavity is 4.8mm. The thickness of the slices is 0.5mm.

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Size	A	Slots	Cavity Depth
15020, Tumor Matrix, 0.5mm slices	8mm	15	4.8
15021, Tumor Matrix, 0.5mm slices	12mm	25	4.8

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15020	Tumor Matrix, 8mm diameter, 0.5mm slices, 15 slots	each	$299.00	Qty:
15021	Tumor Matrix, 12mm diameter, 0.5mm slices, 25 slots	each	299.00	Qty:

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Acrylic Brain Matrices

An economical alternative to metal brain matrices. The acrylic coronal brain matrices have the additional feature of a mid-line sagittal cut to facilitate the separation of the left and right hemispheres. All divisions are 1mm apart.

Clean with warm water and mild detergent
Can tolerate ethyl alcohol
Do not autoclave

Blades for use in Brain Matrices

Prod #	Description	Unit	Price	Order / Quote
15050	Mouse, 30g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	$171.85	Qty:
15051	Mouse, 30g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	171.85	Qty:
15052	Rat, 175-300g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	171.85	Qty:
15053	Rat, 175-300g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	171.85	Qty:
15054	Rat, 300-600g Adult, Coronal, 1mm	each	171.85	Qty:
15055	Rat, 300-600g Adult, Sagittal, 1mm	each	171.85	Qty:

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FAQs

How to use a brain matrix? ›

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

After the brain is removed from the skull, place it ventral side up in the Brain Matrix. When properly seated in the matrix the brain's ventral surface should be parallel with the top surface of the mold. 2. Empirical use will determine which channel the first razor blade should be placed in.

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What is the brain matrix? ›

Brain Matrices are precisely machined to ensure reproducible sections. The brain matrices allow the investigator to slice either coronal (perpendicular to center line) or sagittal (parallel to center line) sections through the brain at 1mm or . 5mm intervals.

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What is the brain matrix rich in? ›

This decellularized brain matrix is rich in glycosaminoglycans and contains collagen I, collagen III, collagen IV, collagen V, collagen VI, perlecan, and laminin. By further processing the material into a liquid form, the brain matrix can be used as a cell culture coating.

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How can I use matrix? ›

Thus, here are the steps to solve a system of equations using matrices:

Write the system as matrix equation AX = B.
Find the inverse, A^-¹.
Multiply it by the constant matrix B to get the solution. i.e., X = A^-¹B.

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How do you use a matrix in your daily life? ›

Application of Matrices in Real Life. Matrix or Matrices are used in optic science to account for refraction and reflection. Matrices are also useful in electrical circuits and quantum physics. Moreover, matrices are used to solve AC network equations in electrical circuits.

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What is the composition of the brain matrix? ›

The extracellular matrix of the adult brain tissue has a unique composition. The striking feature of this matrix is the prominence of lecticans, proteoglycans that contain a lectin domain and a hyaluronic acid-binding domain. Hy- aluronic acid and tenascin family adhesive/anti-adhesive proteins are also abundant.

What is the Matrix method in psychology? ›

The Matrix Model is a structured, multi-component behavioral treatment model that consists of evidence-based practices, including relapse prevention, family therapy, group therapy, psycho-education, and self-help, delivered in a sequential and clinically coordinated manner.

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Matrix stimulation is a technique used to restore the initial permeability of a damaged formation by dissolving and/or dispersing materials that impair well production through the injection of a fluid (e.g., acid or solvent).

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What are the ingredients in brain matrix? ›

Medium chain triglycerides (from coconut oil), lecithin, beeswax, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide. Capsule: gelatin, caramel, glycerin, purified water. Adults - Take 2 softgels, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

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What is the most powerful part of the brain? ›

The prefrontal cortex houses our highest level of human capacity: moral and ethical reasoning, self-regulation, self-reflection, cognitive flexibility, judgement, problem solving, decision-making, and planning.

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A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers that is usually named by a capital letter: A, B, C, and so on. Each entry in a matrix is referred to as a _ij, such that represents the row and represents the column. Matrices are often referred to by their dimensions: m × n indicating m rows and n columns.

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When you think of matrix thinking, you might think about your coworker whose desk is always a complete disaster, yet to them everything has a place and their system makes perfect sense. Matrix thinkers find patterns and creative ways of relating concepts together that other thinkers just don't see.

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