Research applications
Case Studies
Explore how researchers are using Strex technologies to advance cell mechanics,
regenerative medicine and cryopreservation through real-world laboratory applications.
Preserving Plant Cell Diversity Through Precision Cryopreservation
Foray Bioscience shares how controlled-rate freezing supports fabricated seed development, biodiversity preservation, and scalable plant propagation workflows.
View the case studyCell Stretching Applications
Explore how researchers are using controlled mechanical stimulation to study tissue development, cellular responses, disease progression, and regenerative medicine applications.
Stretch Systems Enable Development of Cell-Responsive PDMS Substrates
Tokyo Women’s Medical University researchers use manual and automated stretch systems to optimize temperature-responsive cell sheets for tissue engineering and substrate control.
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Live Imaging of Collagen Fibers Under Mechanical Stretch
Osaka University researchers combine live fluorescence imaging with uniaxial stretch to study collagen fiber organization, tissue formation, and disease-related changes.
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The Strex Cell Stretching System Helps Advance Research on Space Flight Muscle Atrophy
Texas A&M’s Redox Biology Lab uses controlled loading and unloading to investigate skeletal muscle changes associated with extended space missions.
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Strex Systems Help Provide Insights into Gut Muscle Mechanical Forces in Tissue Regenerative Medicine
Research into gut muscle forces shows how mechanical stimulation can reveal processes involved in tissue development and regenerative medicine.
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The Cell Stretching System Is a Partner in Research on Tissue Regeneration After Myocardial Infarction
Emory University’s Davis Lab uses cyclic stretching to study the maturation of iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and their potential role in cardiac tissue regeneration.
View the case studyPressurization Applications
Explore how researchers use controlled hydrostatic pressure to recreate physiological conditions and investigate how cells and tissues respond to mechanical stress.
Simulating Hydrostatic Pressure to Advance Oocyte Dormancy Research
Osaka University researchers use controlled pressurization to mimic in vivo conditions and investigate how mechanical stress induces oocyte dormancy, with potential implications for fertility and reproductive biology research.
View the case studyControlled-Rate Freezing Applications
Explore how researchers use controlled-rate freezing to support stem cell biobanking, improve cell manufacturing consistency, and preserve valuable plant cell lines.
> Supporting iPS Cell Therapy Research Through Reliable Cryopreservation
Kyoto University CiRA uses controlled-rate freezing to preserve iPS cell-derived neural cells as part of ongoing regenerative medicine research.
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Supporting Stem Cell Biobanking for Vision-Restoring Therapies
RAYMEI Inc. uses controlled-rate freezing to preserve corneal epithelial stem cells and build working cell banks that support regenerative therapies for limbal stem cell deficiency.
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Enhancing Cell Manufacturing Through Reliable Freezing Techniques
Osaka University researchers refine cryopreservation protocols to improve consistency and scalability in iPSC and mesenchymal stem cell manufacturing workflows.
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Developing Christmas Trees with the Help of the CytoSAVER Controlled-Rate Freezer
The Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia uses the CytoSAVER to preserve balsam fir clonal lines, support selective breeding, and retain valuable genetic traits.
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