For CiPA, iPSC-CMs expressing a mature ventricular phenotype are required. At Metrion Biosciences we have focused on electrophysiological profiling of Axol Human iPSC-Derived Ventricular Cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-vCMs) by evaluating their biophysical and pharmacological characteristics.
We developed a high-throughput, electrophysiological assay of TREK-1 function to identify novel modulators. The assay was optimized to identify both activators and inhibitors, providing comprehensive mechanistic data for high value, limited supply screening libraries, such as the venom fraction library used in this study (Targeted Venom Discovery Array, T-VDA, Venomtech, UK).
Scientifica’s PatchScope Pro is an integrated electrophysiology rig incorporating an inverted phase-contrast fluorescence microscope, motorised XY stage and PatchStar micromanipulators, suitable for patch-clamp recording.