[Seminar Announcement] Membrane Physiology Symposium Japan 2025

An automated patch clamp system capable of meeting all needs, from small-scale screening projects to high-throughput screening.

Designed to seamlessly integrate fully automated compound screening into the drug discovery process, it provides the best performance in high-throughput screening of ion channels in drug discovery, pharmacology, safety, pharmaceutical research and development, and exploratory screening departments. Additionally, by using the 32-well mode, it can be optimized for small-scale compound screening and projects. ■ Simultaneous measurement of 384 cells ■ 20,000 data points per day ■ High giga-seal success rate ■ Supports a variety of ion channel targets and enables rapid assay system development ■ Measurement of action potentials using current clamp is also possible ■ Extracellular/intracellular perfusion is possible ■ High-speed external solution exchange (up to 110 µl/s) is possible ■ Measurement section and 12 decks can be individually temperature controlled (temperature range: 10–37°C) ■ Compound plate preparation on the deck is possible ■ Single & multi-well chips available (in-house manufactured) ■ Borosilicate glass chips reduce compound adsorption ■ Approximately 8 hours of unmanned operation is possible ■ Comes with powerful analysis software ■ Validated system for CiPA

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No pipetting operations are required during the experiment. It is equipped with a benchtop dispensing device that can automatically measure up to 48 cells continuously in an auto patch clamp system.

This is a tabletop-sized auto patch clamp system that can simultaneously measure up to 8 cells with giga-seal formation. With easy experimental setup, stable whole-cell recordings, and sophisticated software, it enables highly efficient compound ion channel screening. ■ Equipped with a dispensing device, allowing for fully automated experiments (measurements) ■ Simultaneous measurement of 4 cells / 8 cells (up to 48 cells can be measured continuously) ■ 250 to 600 data points per day ■ Automation from giga-seal formation to whole-cell formation ■ Compatible with voltage-dependent and ligand-dependent channels ■ Measurement of action potentials using current clamp is also possible ■ Dynamic clamp capability (optional) ■ Temperature control and extracellular/intracellular perfusion possible ■ Cooling plate allows for cooling of cells and compounds ■ Borosilicate glass chips reduce compound adsorption ■ Comes with excellent analysis software

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A world-class patch clamp system that is easy to operate for anyone, allowing for simple data acquisition and verification.

This is a patch clamp system of the world's smallest class that can perform gigaseal recordings, optimal for safety testing/toxicity testing/pharmacological testing/screening of compounds at the cellular level in the functional structural analysis of ion channels, research on related diseases, and drug development processes. 【Features】 ■ No need for manual patch clamp experience or difficult operations ■ No need for microscope, vibration table, manipulator, Faraday cage, or puller ■ 20 to 50 data points per day ■ Automation from gigaseal formation to whole cell formation ■ Compatible with voltage-dependent, ligand-dependent, and temperature-dependent channels ■ Options available for research on channel rhodopsins and mechanosensitive channels using light stimulation ■ Measurement of action potentials using current clamp is also possible ■ Supports a wide range of applications and enables rapid assay system development ■ Reduces compound adsorption with borosilicate glass chips ■ Optional temperature control (10 to 50°C), capable of extracellular/intracellular perfusion ■ Can be integrated with amplifiers such as HEKA and Axon *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download in PDF.

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A patch clamp system that incorporates a patch clamp amplifier, achieving miniaturization and reduction of installation costs, allowing for easy data acquisition and verification.

This is a world-class patch clamp system capable of performing gigaseal recordings, optimal for safety testing/toxicity testing/pharmacological testing/screening of compounds at the cellular level in the functional structural analysis of ion channels, research on related diseases, and drug development processes. ■ No experience with manual patch clamping or difficult operations required ■ No need for microscope/vibration isolation table/manipulator/Faraday cage/puller ■ 20 to 50 data points per day ■ Automation from gigaseal formation to whole cell formation ■ Compatible with voltage-dependent and ligand-dependent channels through pipetting ■ Measurement of action potentials using current clamp is also possible ■ Supports a wide range of applications, enabling rapid assay system development ■ Reduces compound adsorption with borosilicate glass chips

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Direct measurement of transporter currents in a label-free and real-time manner without using fluorescent probes or radiolabeled ligands.

Currently, the mainstream method for evaluating transporter activity is the uptake assay using RI-labeled substrates. However, there are several issues, such as the need for specialized experimental facilities, the complexity of waste liquid treatment, the fact that the desired substrates are not always commercially available as RI-labeled, and the measurement of endpoints after uptake. SURFE²R (Surface Electrogenic Event Reader) technology does not require RI labeling, specialized experimental facilities, or waste liquid treatment, and it allows for real-time evaluation of the activity of transporters (symporters, exchangers, unipoters) and pumps. ■ Direct measurement of transporter currents using Solid Supported Membrane (SSM) ■ Experiments can be conducted using membrane fragments prepared from biological membranes or proteoliposomes reconstituted with the target membrane proteins ■ Light stimulation is possible (optional) ■ An all-in-one device that integrates a dispensing machine, measurement section, and computer ■ 150 data points per day

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Direct measurement of transporter currents in a label-free and real-time manner without using fluorescent probes or radiolabeled ligands.

Currently, the mainstream method for evaluating transporter activity is the uptake assay using RI-labeled substrates. However, there are several issues, such as the need for specialized experimental facilities, complicated waste disposal processes, the fact that the desired substrates are not always commercially available as RI-labeled, and that the endpoint is measured after uptake. The SURFE²R (Surface Electrogenic Event Reader) technology does not require RI labeling, does not need specialized experimental facilities or waste disposal, and allows for real-time evaluation of the activity of transporters (symporters, exchangers, unipoters) and pumps. ■ Direct measurement of transporter currents using Solid Supported Membrane (SSM) ■ Experiments can be conducted using membrane fragments prepared from biological membranes or proteoliposomes reconstituted with the target membrane proteins ■ Simultaneous measurement in 96 wells ■ 10,000 data points per day

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Easily measure channel activity at the molecular level.

【Measurement Target Examples】 Ion channels (voltage-dependent, ligand-dependent, temperature-sensitive), DNA nanopores, antimicrobial peptides, toxins, etc. In experiments using artificial lipid bilayers, the formation of lipid membranes, reconstitution of membrane proteins, and measurement of single-channel currents can be easily performed. Purified target membrane proteins (such as ion channels in vivo or artificial ion channels) can be reconstituted on artificially formed lipid bilayers, allowing for the evaluation of drug effects and functional/structural analysis. ■ Simultaneous formation and measurement of 4 channels of artificial lipid bilayers is possible ■ Lipid membranes can be formed with just pipetting operations ■ No need for microscope, vibration isolation table, manipulator, or Faraday cage ■ Direct reconstitution of target membrane proteins or membrane fusion with proteoliposomes ■ Temperature control (10–50°C) available (optional) ■ Palm-sized, easy connection via USB

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Easily measure channel activity at the molecular level.

【Measurement Target Examples】 Ion channels (voltage-dependent, ligand-dependent, temperature-sensitive), DNA nanopores, antimicrobial peptides, toxins, etc. Experiments using artificial lipid bilayers allow for easy formation of lipid membranes, reconstitution of membrane proteins, and measurement of single-channel currents. It is possible to reconstitute purified target membrane proteins (such as ion channels found in vivo or artificial ion channels) on artificially formed lipid bilayers for drug action evaluation and functional/structural analysis. By rapidly and automatically forming 16-channel artificial lipid bilayers at once and conducting fully simultaneous measurements, researchers are freed from the burdens of the painting method in experiments using artificial lipid bilayers. ■ Simultaneous formation and measurement of 16-channel artificial lipid bilayers is possible ■ Automatic lipid membrane formation using a stirrer bar ■ No need for microscope, vibration isolation table, manipulator, or Faraday cage ■ Direct reconstitution of target membrane proteins or membrane fusion with proteoliposomes ■ Temperature control available (10–50°C)

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The Langeendorff method has been transformed into the latest high-throughput technology, allowing for the measurement of contractile force in cardiomyocytes under physiological conditions similar to the natural environment of cardiac tissue.

The FLEXcyte 96, which transforms the conventional Langendorff method into the latest high-throughput technology, can measure the contractile force (mN/mm²) of cardiomyocytes for cardiotoxicity and safety evaluation, as well as drug screening, under physiological conditions similar to the native cardiac tissue environment, without missing even slight responses to cytotoxicity, regardless of whether in the chronic or acute phase, simultaneously in 96 wells. ■ Simultaneous measurement in 96 wells ■ Label-free measurement ■ Long-term monitoring possible ■ Optical pacing (optional) ■ Comes with an incubation system (temperature, humidity, CO2 control) ■ Includes multifunctional excellent data analysis and graphing software ■ Validated human iPS cells: iCell, iCell², AXOL CM, Cardiosight-S, MiraCell Cardiomyocytes, etc. ■ Compact desktop size: W20.5 x D18 x H11.7cm / 3.5kg (main unit)

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Measurement of impedance and extracellular potential of iPS-derived cardiomyocytes.

This is a hybrid cardiotoxicity screening device capable of impedance measurement and extracellular potential measurement similar to MEA. It can detect not only cardiomyocytes but also the minute contractions of cancer cells and liver cells due to the effects of compounds. ■ Simultaneous measurement of impedance and extracellular potential ■ 96-well simultaneous measurement ■ Label-free measurement ■ Long-term monitoring capability ■ Electrical pacing & optical pacing (optional) ■ Comes with an incubation system (temperature, humidity, and CO2 control) ■ Includes multifunctional and excellent data analysis and graph creation software ■ Validated human iPS cells: iCell, iCell², AXOL CM, Cardiosight-S, MiraCell Cardiomyocytes, etc. ■ Compact desktop size: W20.5 x D18 x H11.7cm / 3.5kg (main unit)

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Label-free and real-time high-throughput cell kinetics measurement is possible.

【Application Examples】 CAR-T cell killing assays, cell proliferation (viability), cytotoxicity (damage), biological barrier function, cell signaling, GPCR measurements, etc. AtlaZ can measure and analyze the impedance changes of cells in up to 6 x 96-well plates in real-time. Since it allows for daily kinetics measurements while remaining in the incubator, a single assay can yield a wealth of data regarding cell responses. Additionally, by changing the measurement frequency range, it can be applied to various applications. ■ Simultaneous measurement of up to 6 x 96-well plates (independent measurements are also possible) ■ Daily kinetics measurements are possible ■ A wide measurement range through frequency range adjustments | Frequency range (0.1 kHz to 100 kHz) ■ Selectable measurement modes (TEER, Cell Monitoring, Cytolysis mode) (Measurements with different functions for each plate are also possible) ■ Management of measurement plates is possible with the included barcode scanner.

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Although I have heard that verification efficiency at the RTL stage improves with verification methodologies using SystemVerilog such as UVM, many designers may not fully understand what can be done with SystemVerilog and how to use it. In this seminar, we will introduce the basic functions and usefulness of SystemVerilog verification using a sample design. 1. Design Overview 2. UART Test Environment 3. Assertions (SVA & PSL) 4. Functional Coverage 5. Random Test Bench 6. DPI-C

The RTCA/DO-254 guidance recommends that applicants define and implement HDL coding standards. This work begins with a planning process that includes the definition of the standard, how it will be implemented, and, if the process is automated, the evaluation methods for tools or results. A key issue is that the guidance does not have clearly defined formal standards, leading to questions about how to conduct a detailed review of HDL code. In this webinar, we will demonstrate the use of ALINT-PRO to enforce coding standards and highlight the benefits of streamlining the overall design review to meet the objectives of DO-254.

[Speaker] Takahiro Tachikawa, President of International University and Professor at the Graduate School of International Management [Key Lecture Content] In February of this year, the 7th Energy Basic Plan was approved by the Cabinet. What is the essence of this plan that the media and others do not convey? How will this plan impact the development and social implementation of hydrogen, ammonia, and next-generation fuels (synthetic methane, synthetic liquid fuels, green LP gas, etc.)? This lecture will delve into these points. In particular, it will focus on the content of the risk scenario, which is viewed as the main scenario among stakeholders in the energy industry, and the newly defined role of natural gas as an "important energy source even after achieving carbon neutrality." [Lecture Items] 1. The 7th Energy Basic Plan 2. Hydrogen 3. Ammonia 4. Synthetic Fuels 5. Risk Scenario 6. Natural Gas Shift 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Lecturer] Professor Shiro Kawabata, Faculty of Science and Technology, Hosei University [Key Lecture Content] Prime Minister Ishiba has positioned 2025 as the inaugural year for the industrialization of quantum technology and has indicated a policy to strengthen support for the industrialization of quantum technology. Additionally, at the G7 Summit held in Canada in June 2025, a joint statement titled "Joint Statement on the Future of Quantum Technology," focusing on quantum technology centered around quantum computers, was adopted. Quantum computers are computers that utilize principles of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and quantum entanglement, for information processing. By using quantum computers, it becomes possible to solve several mathematical problems, such as factorization, machine learning, quantum chemistry calculations, finance, and linear simultaneous equations, exponentially faster compared to classical computers. As a result, major global corporations and startups are globally expanding their development and business in quantum computer hardware and software. This seminar will introduce the basics of quantum computers, the latest research and development trends, business trends, technical challenges, and future prospects.

[Speaker] Shintaro Kobayashi, Group Manager, ICT and Content Industry Consulting Department, Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] The Personal Information Protection Law is undergoing fundamental changes to promote AI development. The Personal Information Protection Commission has proposed a shift towards a risk-based system where companies voluntarily address risks. A key feature of this new system is the establishment of a framework that allows the use of personal information for AI development without the need for individual consent. In this lecture, based on the policy of legal reform, we will carefully explain the points for advancing data utilization by leveraging the legal benefits of the new system, as well as how to establish privacy governance that should drive these efforts, incorporating specific initiatives and examples of solutions. [Lecture Items] 1. Trends in the amendment of the Personal Information Protection Law 2. Practical methods for utilizing personal information without individual consent 3. PETs for safely utilizing AI 4. Achieving governance efficiency and sophistication through AI 5. Q&A / Business card exchange