Gastrointestinal Motility Monitor (GIMM)
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Catamount Research and Development, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the latest addition to our physiological/pharmacological research product line. GIMM is a complete solution for monitoring the peristaltic reflex in isolated segments of colon from laboratory species such as guinea-pigs.
The computer tracks the movement of a fecal pellet as it passes through an isolated segment of colon. The software records the velocity of the pellet and the data are graphically displayed. Data can be exported to spreadsheet for further analysis.
The computer interface is easy to use. Keep track of each experiment using "Project" files. These files include identifying information such as trial number and group title.
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| The "Calibrate" application is used to adjust the video-tracking parameters for any experimental preparation. | The "Analysis" screen is used during video playback, and provides a cumulative record of velocity (Distance X Time). |
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The raw data can be imported into any spreadsheet program for graphing and analysis. |
Four Station Motility Systems Include:
- Computer Package - with flatscreen monitor and DVD/CD burner.
- Four Video Cameras
- Four Organ Baths with Light Bases and Heat Exchangers for Superfusate
- Isolation Cabinet to Isolate Set-up from Extraneous Ambient Light
- GIMM Software: Organizes Experimental Session, Record, Playback, Analyze Video Clips of Motility Trials, Tracks Movement of Fecal Pellet Moving Along Colon Segment
- Heated Water Bath Circulating Pump
- Tubing
- Peristaltic Pump