Neuroscience Overview
Blades for use in Brain Matrices
Small Animal Handling Products
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 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:
 | 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 |
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 |
Mouse
| Prod # | Description | Unit | Price | Order / Quote |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 15041 | Cat, 35 Slots, Coronal, 2mm | each | $3630.70 | Qty: |
Dog
| Prod # | Description | Unit | Price | Order / Quote |
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| 15040 | Dog, 32 Slots, 2mm | each | $3630.00 | Qty: |
Monkey
| Prod # | Description | Unit | Price | Order / Quote |
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| 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 |
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| 15011 | Piglet, Sus Scrofa, 12 Days Old, 3kg, 2mm slots | each | $3630.00 | Qty: |
Tissue Matrix
| Prod # | Description | Unit | Price | Order / Quote |
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| 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: |
Blades for Brain Matrices - Dissection Tools - Blades
 | NEW PELCO® Marmoset Brain MatrixThis 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:
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| Prod # | Description | Unit | Price | Order / Quote |
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| 15032 | Marmoset Brain Matrix, Adult, Coronal, 1mm | each | $1396.00 | Qty: |
 | Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain Matrices, 1mmMatrices 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:
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 | Mouse & Rat Stainless Steel Brain/Heart Matrices, 0.5mmThese 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:
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 | Mouse & Rat Spinal Cord MatricesSpinal 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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 #15020 |  #15021 | Tumor MatricesThe 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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 | Acrylic Brain MatricesAn 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.
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