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- Click Samples and Search Existing Samples.
- Fill in criteria, and click Search.
- Click Edit in the search results.
The Navigation Tree appears on the left sidebar and comprises functions which you can use to add annotations to the sample.
Include Page Understanding the Navigation Tree Abrev Understanding the Navigation Tree Abrev Click Characterization.
The All tab displays characterizations already added to the sample by category. Additional tabs show annotations added to the sample for each subcategory.
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- Access a sample and characterization.
Click All or the Physico-Chemical Characterizations tab and click Add next to Physico-chemical Characterization. Both tabs display five sections, but All provides customizations based what you select in the Characterization Type* field.
Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.
Anchor AddPhysicoChemical AddPhysicoChemical Section What to Do Physico-Chemical Characterization Fill in the general information about the characterization. [Characterization] Properties Displays only for Physical State, Shape and Solubility characterizations. Define properties for the characterization, if applicable. Design and Methods Complete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data. Finding Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.
Analysis and Conclusions Enter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data. Copy to other Samples... Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferrred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact. When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.
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Characterization Type* | The Characterization Type is already selected as Physico-Chemical Characterization. |
Characterization Name* |
You must select the name of the Characterization you want to add |
or select an "other" option to create a new or select from an existing, non-standard Assay Type.
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Assay Type | The field populates automatically with your selection in Characterization Name.
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Protocol Name – Version | If this field is available, select from the drop-down list the |
protocol from which the data is derived. A hyperlink of the protocol text file may appear. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file. | |
Characterization Source | Select from the drop-down list or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL). |
Characterization Date | Select from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made. Acceptable format: dd/mm/yyyy. |
Continue to define Physico-Chemical Properties.
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Physical State | Type | Select the appropriate type from among the following options: |
Shape Properties | Type (required) | Select from the drop-down list the appropriate shape type: |
Shape Properties | Aspect Ratio | Enter the shape aspect ratio. |
Shape Properties | Minimum,/Maximum Dimensions | Enter the minimum and maximum dimensions of the sample, as well as the units of measurement. |
Solubility Properties | Solvent | Select from the options or enter the name.
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Solubility Properties | Critical Concentration | Enter appropriate values for the critical concentration, then select the appropriate units for those values. |
Solubility Properties | Is Soluble? | Select Yes or No as to whether the solvent is soluble. |
Surface Properties | Is Hydrophobic? | Indicate with Yes or No whether the surface is hydrophobic. |
Continue to define Physico-Chemical Design and Methods.
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Design and Methods Description | Enter a description for the characterization design and methods. |
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Once you enter the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.
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Column Type "Datum" is selected with this characterization Autopopulated Column Name Option[s] Molecular Weight
Purity
Relaxivity
Size
Surface
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- Access a sample and characterization.
Click All or the In Vitro Characterizations tab and click Add next to In Vitro Characterization. Both tabs display five sections, but the All tab provide customizations based what you select in the Characterization* field.
Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.
Anchor AddInVitroCharacterization AddInVitroCharacterization Field/Section What to Do In Vitro Characterization Fill in the general information about the characterization. [Characterization] Properties] Displays only for Cytotoxicity, Enzyme Induction and Transfection in vitro characterizations. Define properties for the characterization, if applicable. Design and Methods Complete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data. Finding Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.
Analysis and Conclusions Enter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data. Copy to Other Samples... Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact. When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.
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Characterization Type* | The Characterization Type is already selected as In Vitro Characterization. |
Characterization Name* |
You must select the name of the Characterization you want to add |
This field populates automatically with options that display only for these in vitro characterization selections: Blood Contact, Cytotoxicity, Immune Cell Function, Oxidative Stress, Sterility and Targeting.
Select an option, if appropriate, or if there are none or if you prefer, select [Other] to name the assay type.
If this field is available, select from the drop-down list the protocol from which the data is derived.
- A hyperlink to the protocol text file should appear (if the protocol is not private to the user and the protocol file exists). However, protocol files are not required. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file.
- A hyperlink to the protocol text file should appear (if the protocol is not private to the user and the protocol file exists - ie. protocol files are not required).
Continue to In Vitro Properties.
Assay Type Options for In Vitro Characterizations
Specify one of the following in vitro Assay Type options or select [Other] to open a window where you can add a new assay type.
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Characterization Selection
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Assay Type Corresponding to Characterization
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Blood Contact
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Cytotoxicity
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- Caspase 3 apoptosis
- Cell viability
- Gene expression
- Mitochondrial function
- Mitochondrial membrane potential
- Proliferation
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Immune Cell Function
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- CFU – GM
- Chemotaxis
- Cytokine induction
- Cytotoxic activity
- Leukocyte proliferation
- Oxidative Burst
- Phagocytosis
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Oxidative stress
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Sterility
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Targeting
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Transfection
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Click [Other] to add an assay type.
or select an "other" option to create a new or select from an existing, non-standard Assay Type.
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Assay Type | The field populates automatically with options displayed for in vitro characterization selections: Blood Contact, Cytotoxicity, Immune Cell Function, Oxidative Stress, Sterility and Targeting.
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Protocol Name – Version | If available, select the protocol from which the data is derived.
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Characterization Source | Select or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL). |
Characterization Date | Select from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made. Acceptable format: dd/mm/yyyy. |
Continue to In Vitro Properties.
Assay Type Options for In Vitro Characterizations
Specify one of the following in vitro Assay Type options or select [Other] to open a window where you can add a new assay type.
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Transfection | Click [Other] to add an assay type. |
Continue to define in vitro characterizations.
Defining In Vitro [Characterization] Properties
The [Characterization] Properties section opens only when you select the following characterizations in the Summary section. To define properties for each unique characterization, enter information for the following fields.
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For Cytotoxicity, enter the appropriate Cell Line.
- For Enzyme Induction, enter your name of choice.
- For Transfection, enter the appropriate Cell Line.
For Targeting, enter the appropriate Cell Line.
Continue to define In Vitro Design and Methods.
Defining In Vitro Design and Methods
Fill in the following Design and Methods information as needed.
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Design and Methods Description | Enter a description for the characterization design and methods.
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Once you enter the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.
Continue to define In Vitro Findings.
Describing Findings for an In Vitro Characterization
In the Finding sections, you can add one or more publications relevant to the sample, as well as data derived for the sample. You can add as many files and derived data as you wish, or you can add derived data without adding files.
Click Add to expand the section, then add data and conditions and add a file.
Adding Data and Conditions
In the Data and Conditions segment of the window, you can create a matrix where you can enter data values and/or other information, such as laboratory conditions that are part of your findings
Continue to define in vitro characterizations.
Defining In Vitro [Characterization] Properties
The [Characterization] Properties section opens only when you select the following characterizations in the Summary section. To define properties for each unique characterization, enter information for the following fields.
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For Cytotoxicity, enter the appropriate Cell Line.
- For Enzyme Induction, enter your name of choice.
- For Transfection, enter the appropriate Cell Line.
Continue to define In Vitro Design and Methods.
Defining In Vitro Design and Methods
Fill in the following Design and Methods information as needed.
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Technique*
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Once you enter the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.
Continue to define In Vitro Findings.
Describing Findings for an In Vitro Characterization
In the Finding sections, you can add one or more publications relevant to the sample, as well as data derived for the sample. You can add as many files and derived data as you wish, or you can add derived data without adding files.
Click Add to expand the section, then add data and conditions and add a file.
Adding Data and Conditions
In the Data and Conditions segment of the window, you can create a matrix where you can enter data values and/or other information, such as laboratory conditions that are part of your findings.
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To define the matrix for the data
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Enzyme Induction
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After adding data and conditions to the sample, add an In Vitro Characterization.
Adding a File
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In vivo characterization allows you to add characterizations for the nanomaterial component of the sample that were derived from analytical techniques performed under in vivo conditions.
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Click the All or In Vivo Characterizations tab and click Add next to In Vivo Characterizations. Both tabs display five sections, but the All tab provide customizations based what you select in the Characterization* field.
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Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.
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Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact.
To define the matrix for the data
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Column Type "Datum" is selected with this characterization Autopopulated Column Name Option[s] Enzyme Induction
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After adding data and conditions to the sample, add an In Vitro Characterization.
Adding a File
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In vivo characterization allows you to add characterizations for the nanomaterial component of the sample that were derived from analytical techniques performed under in vivo conditions.
To add an in vivo characterization
- Access a sample and characterization.
Click the All or In Vivo Characterizations tab and click Add next to In Vivo Characterizations. Both tabs display five sections, but the All tab provide customizations based what you select in the Characterization* field.
Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.
Anchor Defining an In Vivo Characterization Defining an In Vivo Characterization Field/Section What to Do In Vivo Characterization Fill in the general information about the characterization. [Characterization] Properties Displays for in vivo characterizations. Design and Methods Complete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data. Findings Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.
Analysis and Conclusions Enter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data. Copy to Other Samples... Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact.
When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.
Defining an In Vivo Characterization
Fill in the following characterization information.
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Characterization Type* | The Characterization Type is already selected as In Vivo Characterization. | ||
Characterization Name* | You must select the name of the Characterization you want to add or select an "other" option to create a new or select from an existing, non-standard Assay Type.
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Assay Type | Leave this blank or select a type.
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When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.
Defining an In Vivo Characterization
Fill in the following characterization information.
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The Characterization Type is already selected as In Vivo Characterization.
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Protocol Name – Version | Select from the drop-down list the protocol from which the data is derived. A hyperlink of the protocol text file may appear. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file. |
Characterization Source | Select from the drop-down list or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL). |
Characterization Date | Select from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made. Acceptable format: dd/mm/yyyy. |
Continue to define In Vivo Design and Methods.
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Description | Enter a description for the characterization design and methods.
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Once you specify the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.
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Managing Sample Composition Annotations | caNanoLab User's Guide| Managing Publications in caNanoLab
For Cytotoxicity, enter the appropriate Cell Line.
- For Enzyme Induction, enter your name of choice.
- For Transfection, enter the appropriate Cell Line.
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