Maestro 2
Fully automated multispectral small-animal imaging
The Maestro 2 in vivo imaging system sets a new standard for all-optical imaging of small animals. It is fully automated for consistent results and ease-of-use, ideal for non-technical personnel, and for high-throughput applications. The Maestro 2, like all Maestro systems, also offers the capability to generate anatomic organ maps and to anatomically target co-localization using CRi’s new all-optical anatomic imaging breakthrough, DyCE.
The Maestro 2 system comes equipped with a light-tight enclosure, configurable imaging area, tunable multispectral camera system, heated imaging chamber, computer and pre-installed easy-to-use software on a powerful computer workstation. The hardware is complemented by industry-leading algorithms for accurate spectral unmixing. These systems contain an optimized, solid-state LCTF-based multispectral imaging system and excitation source that can capture high-spectral-resolution multispectral fluorescence images of small animals at multiple, user-defined wavelengths ranging from the blue out to the near infrared. Also included is a Xenon-based excitation light source with motorized filter-selectable spectral ranges, and a heated stage with a triple nose-cone anesthesia manifold.
Related Application
The CRi Maestro imaging system has many applications involving a variety of materials, such as probes, cell lines, animal specimens, etc. Certain of these applications and/or materials may require licensing under patents held by third parties. For example, a license from AntiCancer Incorporated, 7917 Ostrow St., San Diego, CA 92111 and/or Caliper Life Sciences, Inc., 68 Elm St., Hopkinton, MA 01748, may be required for certain applications and/or materials. CRi's sale or other transfer of the Maestro™ imaging system does not convey any right or license under such third party patents. It is suggested, therefore, that users of the Maestro™ imaging system consult with counsel to determine whether licensing of such third party patents is required.