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Guide for handling and maintaining microtissues in Akura 96 plates
6 Jul 2026This resource describes the handling, maintenance, and transfer of 3D InSight™ microtissues in Akura™ 96 Spheroid Microplates. It outlines essential steps including handling upon arrival, medium exchange, and microscopic analysis to ensure reproducible and reliable in vitro results.
The protocol highlights best practices for preserving microtissue integrity, including controlled pipetting techniques and semi-automated workflows. These approaches support consistent long-term culture and downstream applications such as drug testing, imaging, and biochemical assays.
Resource details:
- Resource type: Application note
- Page count: 18
- Read time: 27 mins
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