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General| Model | CLAMS |
|---|---|
| Functionality | Monitoring metabolic, behavioral, and physiological parameters |
| Measurement Method | Indirect calorimetry, activity sensors, food/water sensors |
| Applications | Obesity research, drug efficacy testing |
| Measures | VO2, VCO2, RER, Heat, Activity, Food Intake, Water Intake |
| Animal Types | Mice, Rats |
| Chamber Volume | Variable, depending on the animal size. Chambers are available in various sizes to accommodate mice, rats, and other small animals. |
| Gas Sensors | O2 and CO2 sensors |
| Activity Monitoring | Infrared beam breaks |
| Food/Water Monitoring | Precision sensors for measuring consumption |
| Measurement Type | Indirect Calorimetry, Activity, Food/Water Consumption |
| Species Compatibility | Mice, rats, and other small laboratory animals |
| Parameters Measured | Metabolic rate, energy expenditure, activity, food/water intake |
| Data Acquisition | Automated data collection |
| Software Compatibility | Comprehensive software package for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting |
| Chamber Types | Individual animal chambers |
| Environmental Control | Temperature and humidity control options available |
| Interface | Computer interface (typically USB or Ethernet) |
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