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Target Pattern

Target patterns often arise when the cell culture is over 2 days old. The animated gif on the right shows calcium images from 4 beats (the animated gif repeats after the 4th beat). These images were obtained using calcium sensitive dye Fluo-3.


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target spiral(fluo-3) spiral(di-4-ANEPPS) burst block simulation