Liquid chromatography

 

Separation module, Model Alliance 2695 (Waters)

-Provides quaternary solvent high-performance solvent delivery, integral helium sparge for solvent conditioning, integral plunger seal-wash system

-Uses five carousels with a total capacity of 120 vials

 

Pump, Model 515 HPLC (Waters)

-High precision, reliability, smooth eluent flow, and proven performance

-Can operate in two control modes: stand-alone module and remote control mode (under the control of data system or external controller)

 

Detector, Model Coulochem III (ESA)

-Coulometric and amperometric cells can be used to optimize performance for a given application

-Quantifies picogram to femtogram levels of oxidizable or reducible compounds in a sample

-Saves bench space and provides a protected environment for columns and cells with integrated organizer module (optional temperature control available)

 

Dual l Absorbance Detector, Model 2487 (Waters)

-Can enhance the productivity of any chromatography laboratory with its versatile and simple programmability, timesaving qualification, real-time viewing of chromatograms or spectral scans, and dual-wavelength performance.

-Operates from 190 to 700 nm

 

Empower Chromatography Data Software (Waters)

 

Temperatura Control System (Waters)

-Temperature control module (038000) and column heater module (038040)

-The emperature control module is an independent, microprocessor-controlled unit capable of simultaneously regulating and maintaining the temperature of up to three heaters. Each heater may be set a different temperature

-The column heater supports up to four 30 cm columns

 

Interface, Model SAT/IN

 

Other equipment:

Vortex, magnetic stirrers, centrifuges, etc.

 

 

 

Cell culture

 

Biological Safety Cabinets, Model BIO-II-A and Model BIOSTAR (TELSTAR)

-Two HEPA filters

-Flow air velocity m3/h, m/s: 1100, 0.40

-Microprocessor control and alarm system

-U.V. kit lamp

 

Biological Safety Cabinets, Model CYTOSTAR (TELSTAR)

-Three HEPA filters

-Flow air velocity m3/h, m/s: 1100, 0.40

-Microprocessor control and alarm system

-U.V. kit lamp

 

Direct Heat CO2 Incubator, Model 311 (THERMO FORMA)

-Interior Volume: 184.1 L

-Thermal conductivity sensor

 

Steri-cycle CO2 Incubator, Model 371 (THERMO FORMA)

-Interior Volume: 184.1 L

-HEPA filter

-Microprocessor control and alarm system

-Thermal conductivity sensor

-High heat cycle for periodic sterilization

 

Microscope, Model Eclipse TE2000 (Nikon)

-CFI60 infinity optical system, parfocal distance 60mm

-External control of the microscope from a PC

-Multi-port design enables optical input/output of light and images from a wide variety of illumination and detector equipment and extendable "Stratum Structure" configuration permits the addition of an optional light source and other attachments within the infinity path without modifying the microscope.

-Digital Camera

-Phase contrast

-Epi-fluorescence

-Normaski

 

Microscope, Model CKX41 (Olympus)

-Infinity-corrected optical system

-Binocular tube, inclined 30°, interpupillary distance range: 48-75mm, diopter adjustment by helicoid on left sleeve Tubo de observación inclinable

-Trinocular observation tube for attaching photo, video or digital cameras

 

Other equipment: water baths with digital regulation and reading of temperature of time, fridges, etc.

 

 

 

Biochemistry

 

Sample Concentrator, Model DRI-BLOCK DB 3 (TECHNE)

-Temperature range 25°C to 100°C

-96-well microtitre block

-The hypodermic needles are set in a silicone rubber matrix assembly enabling their positions to be changed to accommodate different tube configurations

-The gas chamber is suitable for use with most gases and may be adjusted to suit the level of liquid in the sample tubes to give even faster evaporation times

 

Centrifuge, Model 22RR (BECKMAN COULTER)

-Ambient temperature range for optimum operation: 4 to 35 °C

-Temperature setting. -10 ti + 40 °C (in 2 °C increments)

-Set speed: 500 to 14000 rpm

 

Digital Sonifier, Model 250 (BRANSON)

-Digital keypad entry for parameters

-Rotary amplitude output control

-Output power is up to 200 W

-Remote terminal control

-Duty cycle: intermittent- pulse duration adjustable (0.1 second- 59.9 seconds) or continuous processing time

 

UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Model CARY 50 BIO (VARIAN)

-Can perform 300 nm scans in less than a second.

-Cary win UV software

-Simple and Advanced Reads, enzyme kinetics, wavelength scans, concentration measurements

Peristatic Pump, Model MasterFlex Digital Console L/S Pump Drive (COLE-PARMER)

-Digital control

-1.6 to 100 r/min

 

Microscope, Model E400 (Nikon)

-Infinity optical system

-Coaxial focusing

 

Other equipment: Heaters, magnetic stirrers, water baths with digital regulation and reading of temperature of time, ultrasonic bath, shaking water bath, pHmeter, dry bath, vortex, fridges, etc.

 

 

 

Molecular biology

 

Thermal Cycler, Model PX2 Thermal Cycler (Thermo Electron Corporation)

-Gradient capability for rapid protocol

-Accurate temperature control for optimal PCR performance

-Multiple interchangeable block options for flexible choice of sample size

 

Gel Documentation System, Model ChemiDoc Universal Hood II (BIO-RAD)

-Excitation source 254, 302, 365 nm and white light

-Supercooled high-resolution CCD camera with 3.1 megapixel resolution

-Pixel density: 256 gray levels

-Software Quantity One

 

Imaging Systems, Model Molecular Imager FX Pro Plus (BIO-RAD)

-Single and multicolour fluorescent detection by direct laser excitation

-Chemifluorescent detection of protein blots

-Radioisotopic imaging (32P, 33P, 35S, 14C y 3H)

-Software Quantity One

 

Screen Erase K (BIO-RAD)

-Removes any residual signal or background from the imaging screen.

-Input voltages 220 V

-Imaging screen 35 x 43 cm

 

Semi-Dry Transfer System, Model Trans-Blot SD Semi-Dry Cell (BIO-RAD)

-Capacity to transfer multiple gels

-Maximum gel size (W x L) 24 x 16 cm

 

Centrifuge, Model Allegra X-22R (BECKMAN COULTER)

-Temperatura range: -20 to +40 °C

-Maximum speed: 22065 g/15500 rpm

 

Other equipment: horizontal and vertical cells for agarose and acrylamide gels, power supplies, microwave, vortex, magnetics stirrers, centrifuges, water baths with digital regulation and reading of temperatura of time, ultrasonic bath, shaking water bath, pHmetre, dry bath, laboratory autoclave, fridges, etc.

 

 

 

Electrophysiology

 

Stereomicroscope, Model SMZ1000 (Nikon)

-10:1 zoom ratio,

-Total magnification: 8X to 480X

-Coaxial control knobs on both sides

-Fiber optic light source 150 W

 

Micromanipulator

-Cold Light illuminator

 

Micropipette Puller, Model P-97 (Sutter Instrument)

-Memory storage for up to 100 programs

-Control over the time and pressure at which the air is delivered

 

Microinjector, Model IM300 (Narishige)

-External pressure sources

-Inject very small volumes of liquid with great precision.

 

Temperature Control System, Model TC344B (Warner)

-Dual channel

 

Thermic table, Model RTC1 (Cibertec)

 

Preamplifier, Model Ampli 6 (Cibertec)

-Recording an electrical cellular signals

 

Stimulator, Model Master 8 (AMPI)

-8 channels with repetitive, single and train outputs. All channels can be operated independently or synchronized

-Wide time intervals between pulses/trains: from 60 micro sec to 3999 sec

 

Microelectrode Amplifier, Model Multiclamp 700A (Axon)

-Intracellular and extracellular recording

 

Data Acquisition and Analysis, Models CD1401 and Digidata (Axon)

 

Other equipment: antivibrator table

 

 

 

Exercise physiology

 

Treadmill with O2/CO2 analyzer, Model Oxylet 4 LE 400-4 (LSI Letica)

-Evaluate respiratory metabolism by means of indirect calorimetry

-Optimized for rat and mice

-Highly sensitive and stable sensor for O2 and CO2

-O2 sensor technology and resolution: laser diode absorption, 0.01% and CO2 sensor technology and resolution: infrared spectroscopy, 0.01%

-Air flor: 150 mL/min - 2 L/min

 

Electromyograph, Model ME6000 (Megawin)

-8 channels

-Possibility for real time measurements or data download

 

SRM Ergometer

-Cycloergometer for isoinertial and isokinetic tests

 

Treadmill H/P/Cosmos Pulsar
- Speed: 0 - 40 Km/h
- Elevación: positive - negative  + 25 % a - 25 %
- Running surface: 190 x 65 cm
- Motor: 3 KW / 4 HP
 
Ergospirometer Medisoft Ergocard
- Determination of O2 y de CO2 volumes breath by breath
- Integrated 12 channels electrocardiographic system.
- Nutritional and energy assessment
- Ventilatiry weaning evaluation

 

Blood Gas Analyzer, Model ABL 700 (Radiometer Copenhagen)

-Blood simples are aspirate in Esther syringe or capillary mode

-Measurement of ionised calcium, chloride, bicarbonato, lactate, hematocrit, etc.