Xenogen IVIS Imaging System
The IVIS Imaging System is a highly sensitive and large field of view imaging system that offers users the flexibility to image fluorescent and/orbioluminescent reporters both in vivo and in vitro. It relies on patented optical imaging technologies to facilitate non-invasive longitudinal monitoring of disease progression, cell trafficking and gene expression patterns in living animals.
The IVIS offers an adjustable field of view of 10-25 cm, allowing 5 mice or 2 large rats to be imaged. The system features a 25 mm (1.0 inch) square back-thinned, back-illuminated CCD, which is cryogenically cooled to –90°C via a closed cycle refrigeration system (without liquid nitrogen) to minimize electronic background and maximize sensitivity. A patented and extremely light-tight, low background imaging chamber allows the IVIS to be used in standard lab lighting environments. The system includes animal handling features such as a heated sample shelf, gas anesthesia connections, and an optional full gas anesthesia system. The IVIS Imaging System is highly automated with all hardware motor movement, imaging parameters, and image analysis controlled via Living Image® software.
