Patch Cords
Product Overview
Maximize your experimental throughput with our high-quality consumables: multi-branch patch cords, designed to record from up to 4 regions simultaneously.
Key Benefits
- High Versatility: Record from up to 4 regions simultaneously.
- Exceptional Light Transmission: Engineered and tested to ensure high-efficiency light transmission to ensure optimal light collection from even the smallest signals in the brain.
- Calibrated Uniformity: Our patch cords meet stringent uniformity standards, guaranteeing consistent illumination across branches.
- Lightweight and Flexible: Designed with a lightweight jacket to minimize disruption to behavior.
Our multi-branch patch cords enhance experimental efficiency by allowing simultaneous recording from up to 4 regions. With exceptional light transmission and calibrated uniformity, these cords ensure optimal signal collection from the brain's smallest signals. Lightweight and flexible in design, they feature a minimalistic jacket to reduce behavior disruption during experiments.
| Connectors | FCM connector on bundled end, metal ferrules on branched ends. |
| Fiber Core Diameter | 200um |
| Numerical Aperture (NA) | 0.37 |
| Patch Cord Length | 3m |
Who Is Using MBF Products?
MBF products are used across the globe by the most prestigious laboratories.
Cited in Peer Reviewed Scientific Publications
MBF’s utility is underscored by the number of references it receives in the world’s most important scientific publications. See examples below:
Xiao, X., H. Deng, et al.
A Genetically Defined Compartmentalized Striatal Direct Pathway for Negative ReinforcementView Publication
Flanigan, M. E., H. Aleyasin, et al.
Orexin signaling in GABAergic lateral habenula neurons modulates aggressive behavior in male miceView Publication
David, S. J. and M. Bita
Prefrontal Cortex Representation of Learning of Punishment Probability During Reward-Motivated ActionsView Publication
Barik, A., A. Sathyamurthy, et al.
A spinoparabrachial circuit defined by Tacr1 expression drives painView Publication
Hrvatin, S., Sun, S., Wilcox, O.F. et al.
Neurons that regulate mouse torporView Publication
Dong, A., He, K., Dudok, B. et al.
A fluorescent sensor for spatiotemporally resolved imaging of endocannabinoid dynamics in vivoView Publication
Hollon, Nick G. et al.
Nigrostriatal dopamine signals sequence-specific action-outcome prediction errorsView Publication
Murphy, K. R., Farrell, J. S., Gomez, J. L., et al.
A tool for monitoring cell type–specific focused ultrasound neuromodulation and control of chronic epilepsyView Publication
K. M. John, S. Smrithi, J. Nelson, et al.
Enhancer-AAVs allow genetic access to oligodendrocytes and diverse populations of astrocytes across speciesView Publication
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I have to use all 4 branches at the same time?
All 4 branches do not need to be used at the same time, any unused branches can be coiled up and covered.
Can I record multiple subjects at the same time?
Yes! Branches can be divided amongst subjects in any way- i.e. 1 region in 4 subjects, or 4 regions in a single subject.
What FOC should I order to be compatible with MBF Patch cords?
For maximum efficiency, FOC should match the core diameter (200um), ferrule diameter (1.25mm), and numerical aperture (.37) of the patch cord.
Are your patch cords compatible with optogenetics?
If you are using an FP3002 system with a 635nm laser, the same patch cord can be used for both photometry recordings and optogenetic stimulation. If you are using an FP3002 system with a 450nm laser, we recommend ordering a mono-branch, or bifurcating patch cord for maximum laser light transmission.
Testimonials
“As a new PI, it’s incredibly challenging to get your lab up and running while staying on top of all the latest technologies. So I’m really grateful for all of the support that we’ve received from Neurophotometrics. Their system was affordable for our new lab budget, and more importantly, has come with a ton of customer support. My lab has no prior experience with fiber photometry, but we were up and running within 24 hours of [Neurophotometrics] visiting.”
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