The BTX Caliper Electrodes are in vivo style re-usable electrodes used for a variety of applications. Caliper Electrodes are available in two sizes.  Each size consists of a caliper and a pair of electrode plates. The 1.0 x 1.0 cm electrode is used in smaller animals with a smaller tissue surface area, while the 2.0 x 2.0 cm is used to target slightly larger surface areas. The end plates of the Caliper Electrode may be adjusted by using the black roller mounted on the caliper. Caliper Electrodes may be cleaned with a mild detergent and sterilized with ethanol or ethylene oxide. Properly maintained Caliper Electrodes have an unlimited lifetime, and are compatible with the ECM 830 and ECM 2001 Electroporation Systems.

APPLICATIONS

• Transdermal Tissue
• Ex Vivo Tissues
• In Vivo Muscle Tissue

Caliper Electrodes may be used for many electroporation applications, including drug and gene delivery. The electrodes span the target area and deliver electroporation pulses following injection of the molecule of interest. The electric field introduced by the Caliper Electrodes cause transient pores to form in the cells of the tissue, allowing uptake of the molecules into the cells. Prud'Homme et al. used the Caliper electrodes to deliver plasmid DNA to skin for gene therapy studies on diabetes.¹ Mir et al. used the Caliper Electrode for in vivo skeletal muscle work² as well as subcutaneous tumor electrochemotherapy applications³. Caliper Electrodes can potentially be used for intact plant work as well.⁴