NITRIC OXIDE SENSOR GUIDE
APPLICATIONS in vivo
Cell cultures
NO-2, NO-3
Cell cultures Tissue Bath Tissue Bath Microvessels Microvessels Single Cell
SENSOR ISO-NOPF
ISO-NOPMC
ISO-NOP
ISO-NOP30L
ISO-NOP70L
ISO-NOP30
ISO-NOP007
ISO-NOPNM
SENSOR DIAMETER 100 & 200 µm
4 mm
2 mm
30 micron
70 micron
30 micron
7 micron
100 nm
RESPONSE TIME < 5 sec
< 5 sec
< 5 sec
< 3 sec
< 3 sec
< 3 sec
< 3 sec
< 3 sec
LOWEST DETECTION LIMIT 0.2 nM
0.3 nM
1 nM
1 nM
1 nM
1 nM
0.5 nM
0.5 nM
TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY some
some
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
some
DRIFT none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
SENSITIVITY 10 pA/nM
15 pA/nM
2 pA/nM
1.4 pA/nM
1.4 pA/nM
1.4 pA/nM
1 pA/nM
0.5 pA/nM
PHYSIOLOGICAL INTERFERENCE none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
NITRIC OXIDE SENSORS
ISO-NOPF
A unique flexible NO sensor! Designed for arteries, microvessels, in vivo applications, and similar applications.
ISO-NOPF electrodes are the newest addition to WPI’s nitric oxide sensor family and are available in 100 µm and 200 µm diameters.The figure (to the right) illustrates the response of an ISO-NOPF. Utlilzing the latest advances in nano-technology and material science, scientists at WPI’s Sensor Laboratory have created these completely flexible and virtually unbreakable NO sensors. The new sensors are based on a composite graphite NO-sensing element combined with a reference electrode. The surface of the sensor is then coated with a unique multi-layered NO-selective membrane
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ISO-NOP The original nitric oxide probe – ideal for cell cultures, cell suspensions and many other applications
The ISO-NOP is a popular, robust and high performance sensor encased within a 2 mm diameter disposable stainless steel protective sleeve. The tip of the sleeve is covered with a NO-selective membrane. Replacement membrane sleeves can be purchased separately (WPI #5436) and require an internal electrolyte (WPI #7325).
The ISO-NOP is an excellent general purpose NO sensor.

NO–3 and NO–2 Detection
A simple change in experimental protocol will enable the ISO-NOP to be conveniently used for rapid accurate determination of nitrite (NO–2) and nitrate (NO–3) concentration in samples. Using this method a detection limit for NO–2 or NO–3 as low as 1 nM is routinely possible.


S-nitrosothiol (thionitrite) Detection
Applications describing the use of WPI’s NO sensors for quantitative determination of S-nitrosothiols in biological samples have also been described (Pfeiffer et al. (1998), Zhang, et al. (2002).

ISO-NOPMC
ISO-NOPMC – The world’s first microchip NO sensor, ideal for cell cultures, cell suspension studies, biochemical assay and other similar applications.
The ISO-NOPMC is a unique microchip-based NO electrode. It has a detection limit of less than 0.3 nM (300 pM) NO and is the most sensitive electrochemical NO sensor in the world [Zhang & Broderick, 2000].
The ISO-NOPMC is based on state-of-the-art technology that utilizes a microelectrode wafer deposited on a single silicon chip. (see graphic below) illustrates the sensors response to successive additions of 1.5 nM NO. The ISO-NOPMC is particularly suited for monitoring NO in cell cultures, cell suspensions and any other similar application where ultra-low detection of NO is required.
ISO-NOP30-L
ISO-NOP70-L
The only L-shaped NO sensor on the market. Designed for tissue bath studies.
The ISO-NOP30-L is a unique L-shaped nitric oxide sensor designed specifically for use in tissue bath studies and similar applications (e.g., see WPI’s MYOBATH). The shape of the sensor has been engineered to facilitate placement of the electrode within the lumen of the tissue vessel under study. The ISO-NOP70-L is similar in construction to the ISO-NOP30, but with advantage of having a flexible tip (70 mm diameter).
ISO-NOP007 & ISO-NOP30 7 and 30 micron sensors with exceptional performance — ideal for tissues and microvessels
The ISO-NOP007 and ISO-NOP30 have recently been improved in design and performance. The ISO-NOP007 has a tip diameter of just 7 microns. The ISO-NOP30 has a tip diameter of 30 microns and is available in two different tip lengths (i.e., ISO-NOP3020 has tip length of 2mm, ISO-NO3005 has tip length of 0.5 mm). The response of the ISO-NOP007 and ISO-NOP30 is linear over a wide dynamic concentration range of NO. The design of both electrodes is based on a single carbon fiber coated with WPI’s NO-selective membrane. A detection limit of approximately 1 nM NO makes these electrodes ideal for use in tissues and microvessels
ISO-NOPNM The world’s smallest nitric oxide NanoSensor, designed for measurement of NO at the cellular level
The ISO-NOPNM NanoSensor has a tip diameter of just 100 nm (0.1 µm) and a detection limit for NO of less than 0.5 nM — making it indisputably the smallest and most sensitive NO sensor in the world! The ISO-NOPNM is based on a novel design in which an electrochemically 'activated' composite graphite nanofibre is used as the NO-sensing element . The surface of the NanoSensor is then modified using a unique multi-layered NO-selective membrane. The graph illustrates the response of the ISO-NOPNM following successive additions of nanomolar concentrations of NO. The ultra-low noise of the ISO-NOPNM (0.5 pA) enables a detection limit of just 0.5 nM NO. The response time of ISO-NOPNM is less than 3 seconds.
Nitric Oxide Accessories
5435 ISONOP Startup Kit (recommended with first purchase)
ISO-NOP Replacement 2 mm shielded sensor and cable
ISO-NOPF100 100 µm Flexible NO Sensor, pkg of 2
ISO-NOPF200 200 µm Flexible NO Sensor, pkg of 2
ISO-NOP007 7 µm Nitric Oxide Sensor (pkg of 3)
ISO-NOPMC Microchip Nitric Oxide Sensor (6-month warranty)
ISO-NOP3020 30 µm Sensor Tips (2 mm length), pkg of 3 (requires #91580)
ISO-NOP3005 30 µm Sensor Tips (0.5 mm fiber), pkg of 3 (requires #91580)
ISO-NOPNM 100 nm NanoSensor, pkg of 3 (requires cable #91580)
ISO-NOP30-L L-Shaped NO Sensor, pkg of 3
5436 Replacement Sleeve Kit for 2 mm sensor, pkg of 4
7325 ISO-NO Electrolyte (10 mL)
7521 ISO-NO Electrolyte, CO2-insensitive (10 mL)
5399 T-Adapter Kit (pkg of 3) for ISO-NOP
7357 Nitrite Standard Solution, 1 gram/liter (100 mL)
Hydrogen Peroxide Accessories
600011 ISO-HPO Startup Kit (recommended with first purchase)
ISO-HPO-2 2mm Shielded HPO Sensor & Cable
ISO-HPO-100 100 µm HPO Sensor (requires #91580), pkg of 3
600012 Replacement Sleeve Kit for ISO-HPO-2, pkg of 4
100042 ISO-HPO-2 Electrolyte (10 mL)
Oxygen Accessories
5377 ISO-OXY Startup Kit (recommended with first purchase)
ISO-OXY-2 2 mm Shielded Oxygen Sensor & Cable
5378 Replacement Electrode Sleeve Kit, pkg of 4
7326 ISO2 Filling Solution (electrolyte)
Temperature Accessories
ISO-TEMP-2 2 mm Platinum RTD Temperature Sensor (requires #91580)
General Accessories
91580 Microsensor Adapter Cable
NOCHM-4 Four-Port Closed Chamber