Low-Ox Glove Box

Investigating the cell's response to changes in oxygen levels has become a central goal for cancer researchers, as low-oxygen conditions play a role in the resistance of tumors to radiation and chemotherapy, and are also critical in stimulating blood vessel growth.¹ Scientists studying the genes and proteins involved in oxygen response pathways are increasingly seeking reliable ways to control sample environments.

To facilitate this research, Biotrace International, headquartered in Wales http://www.biotrace.com, has developed a line of workstations that use a gas-exchange system to maintain cells in stable conditions down to 0% oxygen. The newest addition to the line is the Ruskinn Invivo₂1000, which features two atmospherically and temperature-controlled chambers connected by an airlock; either chamber can be set for anoxic (oxygen-free) or hypoxic (below 21% oxygen) conditions, offering users a convenient way to expose samples to two different atmospheric environments. Each chamber is supplied with an...