The Maze rodent tremor monitor system is used to measure the tremors in rodents. Tremors are involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions that can be caused by a variety of factors, including neurological disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury or Parkinson’s disease; pharmacological toxicity such as mercury poisoning; and metabolic disturbances such as hypoglycemia
This system can be used to confirm the diagnosis of tremors and to monitor the real-time response of the tremor to treatment
Multiple chambers can be combined with customizable specifications and dimensions are available
The following parameters can be measured using the rodent tremor monitor system: type of tremor, the severity of the tremor, and the response of the tremor to treatment
Here are some of the benefits of using a rodent tremor monitor system:
- Accurate tremor measurement: The rodent tremor monitor system is a very accurate way to measure tremors. The system can detect tremors that are too subtle to be seen with the naked eye
- Quantitative tremor analysis: The rodent tremor monitor system can be used to quantitatively analyze tremors. This means that the system can be used to measure the severity of the tremor, the frequency of the tremor, and the amplitude of the tremor
- Tremor monitoring over time: The rodent tremor monitor system can be used to monitor tremors over time. This means that the system can be used to track the progression of tremors and assess the response of tremors to treatment
Control Box
- Support up to eight Tremor Monitor stations: Each station has one control box that controls its operations
- The main control box connects to up to 16 chamber control boxes via wireless communication. The wireless
eliminates many cable connections between the main control box and all (up to 8) stations
- The main controller connects to the PC via a USB (RS-232) cable and communicates
- Conduct Tremor software on the PC -
Tremor sensor
- Ultra-sensitive piezoelectric disk
- Record continuous movement waveforms at 1 to 128 (Hz) in real-time for up to 60 minutes
Sound Attenuating Cubicle
- 55cm x 42cm x 55cm (width x depth x height) (dimensions are customizable, please request)
- Multi-layer sound-proof insulation material that attenuates environmental disturbance
- LED house light (manual)
- Automated IR light
- Automated air circulation fan
- Camera mount
- Pull-out floor shelf (optional)
Rodent Enclosure
- Acrylic cage with lid
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Dimensions: mouse 17 x 17 x 25cm (width x depth x height) cm and rat 26 x 26 x 30 cm (width x depth x height)
- Front circular door – The door open in the middle
- Feces and urine tray – removable for feces and urine removal
The Rodent Tremor Chamber is composed of a sound attenuating chamber, rodent holder, tremor sensor, and applicable software for data recording, analysis, and export.
Tremor model rodents and control strains are placed in the holder for tremor analysis.
Rodent location can be tracked using a video tracking software package such as Noldus EthoVision, ANY-Maze, or BehaviorCloud.
