This section describes how to review or ascribe characterizations to samples save in caNanoLab. This section includes the following topics:
You can perform the procedures described in this section only if you are a curator. If you have read-only permissions, see Viewing Characterization Summary. |
Sample characterization, describing distinctive characteristics or essential features of the sample determined through analytical methods, records information associated with sample synthesis and properties. Samples can be characterized in caNanoLab by physical or chemical characteristics, or by data derived under in vitro and in vivo conditions.
To add characterizations to a sample, see Adding a... Physico-Chemical Characterization, In Vitro Characterization, and In Vivo Characterization. |
To access characterization functions in the Navigation Tree
The Navigation Tree appears on the left sidebar and comprises functions which you can use to add annotations to the sample.
The All tab displays characterizations already added to the sample. The remaining tabs show annotations specific to those categories.
If you are a curator, you can review existing characterizations, as well as Add, Edit, Delete, Copy, Print, and Export. If you have read-only access, see see Viewing Characterizations Summary. |
Once you access Characterizations in the Navigation Tree, you can add different types of information to the sample.
If you have read-only access, you can View a Characterizations Summary.
To add a physico-chemical characterization
Click the All or Physico-Chemical Characterizations tab. Both tabs display five sections, but the All tab provide customizations based what you select in the Characterization Type* field.
Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.
Section | What to Do |
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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.
To define the general information about the characterization
Continue to define Physico-Chemical Properties.
The [Characterization] Properties section opens only for the characterizations listed in the table below. The following table lists and describes the Properties fields.
Characterization | Property Fields | Field Options |
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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.
The following table lists and describes the Design and Methods fields.
Design and Methods Field | Description |
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Description | Enter design and methods information not covered by other fields on the form. |
Technique and Instrument | |
Technique* | |
Abbreviation | |
Description | Enter an appropriate description for the characterization design and methods. |
Instrument |
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 Physico-Chemical Findings.
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.
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 like pH or temperature that are part of your findings.
To define the data and condition matrix
Column Type "Datum" is selected with this characterization | Autopopulated Column Name Option[s] |
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Molecular Weight | |
Purity | |
Relaxivity | |
Size | |
Surface |
After adding data and conditions to the sample, continue to add a Physico-Chemical Characterization.
After adding one or more files, add data and conditions or if you have no derived data to add, add a Physico-Chemical Characterization.
In vitro characterization allows you to add characterizations for the nanomaterial component of the sample derived from analytical techniques performed under in vitro conditions.
To add an in vitro characterization
Click the All or In Vitro Characterizations tab. 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.
Field/Section | What to Do |
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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.
To continue defining this characterization
In Characterization Date, select from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made. Acceptable format: dd/mm/yyyy.
Continue to In Vitro Properties.
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.
Characterization Selection | Assay Type Corresponding to Characterization |
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Blood Contact | |
Cytotoxicity | |
Immune Cell Function | |
Oxidative stress | |
Sterility | |
Targeting | |
Transfection | Click [Other] to add an assay type. |
Return to Defining In Vitro Characterizations
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.
Continue to define In Vitro Design and Methods.
In the Design and Methods sections, complete the fields as described in the following table.
Design and Methods Field | Description |
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Technique and Instrument | |
Technique* | |
Abbreviation | |
Description | Enter an appropriate description for the characterization design and methods. |
Instrument |
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.
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.
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.
To define the matrix for the data, follow these steps.
Column Type "Datum" is selected with this characterization | Autopopulated Column Name Option[s] |
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Enzyme Induction |
After adding data and conditions to the sample, add an In Vitro Characterization.
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
Click the All or In Vivo Characterizations tab. 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.
Field/Section | What to Do |
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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.
To define general information about the characterization
If the Protocol Name – Version 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.
Select from the drop-down list or enter the Characterization Source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL).
Defining In Vivo Design and Methods.
In the Design and Methods sections, complete the fields as described in the following table.
Design and Methods Field | Description |
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Description | Enter information not covered by other fields on the form. |
Technique and Instrument | |
Technique* | |
Abbreviation | |
Description | Enter an appropropriate description for the design and methods. |
Instrument |
Once you specify the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.
Defining In Vivo Findings.
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.
Complete the instructions as described in Adding Data and Conditions and Adding a File.
In the Data and Conditions segment of the window, you can create a matrix where you can enter data values and/or other information that are part of your findings.
To define the matrix for the data
For an in vivo characterization, click [Other] to name the column yourself.
After adding one or more files, continue by Adding Data and Conditions or if you have no derived data to add, return to the steps described in Adding an In Vivo Characterization.
Sample characterizations describing distinctive characteristics or essential features of the sample determined through analytical methods, record information associated with sample synthesis and properties. Samples can be characterized in caNanoLab by Physico-chemical characterizatics, or by data derived under In vitro and In vivo conditions.
Based on your security permissions, you may have read-only access to characterizations and not be able to perform additional tasks. |
To view a sample characterizations summary
From a characterization summary page, and with curator privileges, you can perform these tasks:
To print a characterization
Click the Print hyperlink at the top right of the page.
If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data. |
To export a characterization
Click the Export hyperlink at the top right of the page.
If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data. |
To edit a characterization
Click the Edit hyperlink at the right of the characterization section you want to change. This opens the corresponding Characterization page where you can edit the file by following the same directions as described for creating characterizations.
If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data. |
The characterization files and/or derived data for this sample can be copied to other samples from the same primary point of contact.
To copy characterizations, open the sample characterization form that displays the characterization
Click Submit to execute the copy function.
If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data. |
To delete a characterization for a selected sample
This only deletes the characterization(s) for the selected sample. If the characterization(s) is copied for other samples, the characterization will not be deleted. |
Click the Delete button at the bottom left of the page.
If buttons described in this section do not display, then you can assume that you have read-only access to the data. |
Deleted characterizations are placed in the sample archive for history purposes.
Click the Publications button on the Navigation Tree. A Publication[s] summary page displays those publications associated with the sample, and the publication identifier, title, authors and year, where appropriate. Additionally, each publication category tab displays its corresponding publications.
Either on the Publications All tab or the subcategory tabs, you can
If you work from the Publications menu option, you can associate multiple samples with a publication. Alternatively, if you add publications to an open sample using the Navigation Tree option, you can use the copy feature to associate the publication with other samples in the same way you copy characterizations to multiple samples. See Copying Characterizations.