AN ACTIVE FEEDBACK-SYSTEM FOR ISOTONIC STUDIES OF SMOOTH-MUSCLE

被引:3
作者
SABOURIN, PJ
KINGMA, YJ
BOWES, KL
机构
[1] UNIV ALBERTA,DEPT ELECT ENGN,EDMONTON T6G 2N8,ALBERTA,CANADA
[2] UNIV ALBERTA,DEPT SURG,EDMONTON T6G 2N8,ALBERTA,CANADA
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D O I
10.1109/10.81588
中图分类号
R318 [生物医学工程];
学科分类号
0831 ;
摘要
A feedback system used to perform isotonic studies of smooth muscle is presented. This system is capable of applying a constant force to muscle samples regardless of their contractile activities. The force applied to the tissue is controlled using a proportional integral control system that drives a linear motor. The device is integrated into a sucrose gap tissue bath apparatus where measurements of displacement and electrical activity are also possible. The frequency of canine colonic smooth-muscle electrical oscillations is positively related to applied force.
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页码:614 / 616
页数:3
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