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Brain and Tissue Matrices

for neurophysiology, anatomy, biochemical pharmacology

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Brain and 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:

These Matrices may be heated, sterilized, chilled and scrubbed clean without damaging the surfaces. Precise, reproducible blocking of living or fixed brain tissue.
Immediate soaking in liquid cleaner is advisable after use.
To keep tissue cool and viable, chill matrices before use.

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

15039 Rhesus Monkey, Coronal, 2mm	15043 Cynomolgus Monkey, Coronal, 2mm	15044 Cynomolgus Monkey, 2mm Cerebellum	15041 Cat, Coronal, 2mm
15026 Rabbit, Coronal, 1mm	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, 10mm rod or V, 1mm

Matrix Ordering Information

Mouse

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15003

Mouse, 30g adult, Coronal, 1mm

each

$600.00

Qty:

15004

Mouse, 30g adult, Sagittal, 1mm

each

600.00

Qty:

Rat

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15028

Rat pup, (12-14 days) 30g, Coronal, 1mm

each

$600.00

Qty:

15029

Rat pup, (12-14 days) 30g, Sagittal, 1mm

each

600.00

Qty:

15005

Rat, 125-185g adult, Coronal, 1mm

each

600.00

Qty:

15006

Rat, 125-185g adult, Sagittal, 1mm

each

600.00

Qty:

15007

Rat, 200-400g adult, Coronal, 1mm

each

600.00

Qty:

15008

Rat, 200-400g adult, Sagittal, 1mm

each

600.00

Qty:

15009

Rat, 200-400g adult, Dorsal/Ventral, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

15031

Rat, adult, Heart Matrix, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

Gerbil

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15001

Gerbil, 70g adult, Coronal, 1mm

each

$673.50

Qty:

15002

Gerbil, 70g adult, Sagittal, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

Guinea Pig

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15022

Guinea Pig, 350g adult, Coronal, 1mm

each

$673.50

Qty:

15023

Guinea Pig, 350g adult, Sagittal, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

Ferret

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15024

Ferret, adult, Coronal, 1mm

each

$673.50

Qty:

15025

Ferret, adult, Sagittal, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

Rabbit

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15026

Rabbit, 70g adult, Coronal, 1mm

each

$780.00

Qty:

15027

Rabbit, 70g adult, Sagittal, 1mm

each

780.00

Qty:

Hamster

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15037

Hamster, 100g, Coronal, 1mm

each

$673.50

Qty:

15038

Hamster, 100g, Sagittal, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

Cat

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15041

Cat, 35 slots, Coronal, 2mm

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

Dog

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15040

Dog, 40 slots, 2mm

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

Monkey

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15039

Monkey, Rhesus, Adult (2-3 year old, weight 2-3Kg) 40 slots, Coronal, 2mm

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

15043

Monkey, Cynomolgus, adult, Cerebrum, 2mm

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

15044

Monkey, Cynomolgus, adult, Coronal, 2mm

each

P.O.R.

Qty:

Tissue Matrix

Prod #

Description

Unit

Price

Order / Quote

15013

Tissue Matrix, 10 x 10mm Chamber, 1mm

each

$673.50

Qty:

15014

Tissue Matrix, 15 x 15mm Chamber, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

15015

Tissue Matrix, 20 x 20mm Chamber, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

15016

Tissue Matrix, 25 x 25mm Chamber, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

15017

Tissue Matrix, 10mm rod shape or "V", 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

15018

Tissue Matrix, 4mm spherical chamber, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

15019

Tissue Matrix, 6mm spherical chamber, 1mm

each

673.50

Qty:

PELCO® Technical Notes, Brain and Tissue Matrices (PDF File)
Blades for Brain Matrices - go to Dissection Tools - Blades

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

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)

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Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote

15065
Rat, 175-300g, coronal, 1mm
each
$324.50

Qty:

15066
Rat, 300-600g, coronal, 1mm
each
324.50

Qty:

15067
Mouse, 40-75g, coronal, 1mm
each
324.50

Qty:

15068
Rat, 175-300g, sagittal, 1mm
each
324.50

Qty:

15069
Rat, 300-600g, sagittal, 1mm
each
324.50

Qty:

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

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)

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Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote

15045
Mouse, 40 - 75g, coronal, 0.5mm
each
$376.00

Qty:

15046
Mouse, 40 - 75g, sagittal, 0.5mm
each
376.00

Qty:

15047
Rat, 300 - 600g, coronal, 0.5mm
each
376.00

Qty:

15048
Rat, 300 - 600g, sagittal, 0.5mm
each
376.00

Qty:

15056
Mouse heart, 0.5mm
each
376.00

Qty:

15057
Rat heart, 0.5mm
each
376.00

Qty:

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.

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Prod # Description Unit Price Order / Quote

15050
Mouse, 30g adult, Coronal, 1mm
each
$165.00

Qty:

15051
Mouse, 30g adult, Sagittal, 1mm
each
165.00

Qty:

15052
Rat, 175-300g adult, Coronal, 1mm
each
165.00

Qty:

15053
Rat, 175-300g adult, Sagittal, 1mm
each
165.00

Qty:

15054
Rat, 300-600g adult, Coronal, 1mm
each
165.00

Qty:

15055
Rat, 300-600g adult, Sagittal, 1mm
each
165.00

Qty: