Neuronal Calcium Imaging Services
Calcium imaging is a widely used functional approach for assessing activity-associated calcium signals in neuronal and excitable cell systems. It provides a scalable readout for functional comparison across experimental conditions at both cellular and population levels.
SparkMind offers calcium imaging services designed to support neuroscience research and early-stage drug discovery. Our service framework emphasizes consistency and clear data presentation suitable for decision-making in discovery programs.
Supported Cell and Tissue Models
- Heterologous systems expressing cloned ion channels or receptors
- Primary neuronal cultures derived from rodent brain tissue
- Acute rodent brain slice preparations
- Human iPSC-derived neuronal models
- Rodent dorsal root ganglion (DRG) sensory neuron cultures
Typical Applications
- Functional assessment of neuronal and excitable cell activity
- Comparative analysis across experimental or treatment conditions
- Early-stage evaluation of compound effects on cellular activity patterns
- Supportive functional data generation for neuroscience research programs
Sensory Neuron & Pain Research Support
Calcium imaging performed on rodent DRG sensory neuron cultures can support early discovery efforts in pain-related research. This approach enables functional comparison of compound responses in sensory neuron populations relevant to nociceptive signaling.
Such studies are typically positioned at exploratory stages to inform pharmacological profiling and compound prioritization.
Calcium Imaging Service Scope
- Flexible study formats aligned to research objectives
- Data processing and interpretation
- Clear visualization and structured reporting
- Customization discussed on a project-by-project basis
