FAQ - CYTOPATCH™

Can the CytoPatch™ Instrument perform real gigaseals comparable to conventional patch clamping?

Yes. The structure and the material - quarz - of the CytoPatch™ Pipette effectively equals the micropipettes used for conventional patch clamping. As a result, the CytoPatch™ Chip produces an extreme tight, gigaohm seal between the CytoPatch™ Pipette and the cell surface after application of a gentle suction.