VitroPrime™ Cell Culture Inserts
- Excellent-quality images can be taken with VitroPrime™ Cell Culture Inserts.
– The membrane does not stain when performing common staining for imaging (i.e., crystal violet).
– Images can be taken without removing the insert from the plate. - Even pore sizes throughout the membrane provide accurate results when evaluating cell invasion.
- Medium can be added to the outer wells without removing the inserts.
- The inserts support and sustain proper solidification of the hydrogel matrices.
Specifications
Membrane Material | Polyethylene (PET) |
Packaging | 12 inserts packed in 24-Well Plate 12/PK, 4PK/CS (48 inserts) |
Pore Sizes | 3 µm, 8 µm |
Membrane Diameter | 6.5 mm |
Sterile | Yes |
Tissue Culture Treated | Yes |
Optical Properties | Transparent |
Shelf Life | 3 years from date of manufacturing |
Cell Culture Inserts Applications:
- Co-Culture Studies: Investigate complex cell interactions and microenvironment effects with precision.
- Drug Screening: Screen potential pharmaceutical compounds with confidence.
- Migration and Invasion Assays: Study cell mobility and invasiveness in a controlled environment.
- Tissue Engineering: Create tissue models and explore regenerative medicine applications.
Role of cell culture inserts in cell invasion:
Why Study Cell Invasion?
Cell invasion and migration are essential for processes like tissue development, immune responses, wound healing, and cancer spread. During invasion, cells undergo morphological changes, degrade the extracellular matrix, and respond to environmental signals.
Invasion assays are crucial for studying these processes, providing insights into normal functions and diseases. Understanding cell invasion is key for developing targeted therapies and improving cancer treatment outcomes.