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ECM550 QCM ECMatrix Cell Invasion Assay, 24-well (8 µm), colorimetric

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      Detection Methods
      Chromogenic
      Description
      Catalogue NumberECM550
      Brand Family Chemicon®
      Trade Name
      • QCM
      • Chemicon
      DescriptionQCM ECMatrix Cell Invasion Assay, 24-well (8 µm), colorimetric
      OverviewAlso available: Cell Comb™ Scratch Assay! Get biochemical data from a scratch assay! Click Here

      Introduction
      Invasion through the extracellular matrix (ECM) is an important step in tumor metastasis. Cancer cells initiate invasion by adhering to and spreading along the blood vessel wall. Proteolytic enzymes, such as MMP collagenases, dissolve tiny holes in the sheath-like covering (basement membrane) surrounding the blood vessels to allow cancer cells to invade.

      The CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit provides an efficient system for evaluating the invasion of tumor cells through a basement membrane model. The kit utilizes ECMatrix™, a reconstituted basement membrane matrix of proteins derived from the Engelbreth Holm-Swarm (EHS) mouse tumor. We examined the kit's performance using human fibrosarcoma (HT-1080) and non-invasive fibroblasts (NIH3T3).

      The CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit is ideal for evaluation of invasive tumor cells. Each CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit contains sufficient reagents for the evaluation of 12 samples.

      The CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit is intended for research use only; not for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.

      Test Principle:

      The CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay is performed in an Invasion Chamber, a 24-well tissue culture plate with 12 cell culture inserts. The inserts contain an 8 μm pore size polycarbonate membrane, over which a thin layer of ECMatrixTM is dried. The ECM layer occludes the membrane pores, blocking non-invasive cells from migrating through. Invasive cells, on the other hand, migrate through the ECM layer and cling to the bottom of the polycarbonate membrane.

      Application:

      The CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit is ideal for evaluation of invasive tumor cells. Each CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit contains sufficient reagents for the evaluation of 12 samples.

      The CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit is intended for research use only; not for diagnostic or therapeutic applications.
      Materials Required but Not Delivered1. Serum Free Media

      2. Multichannel pipette and tips

      3. Fetal Bovine serum

      4. Tissue culture incubator

      5. Microscope or Standard microplate reader

      6. 10% Acetic acid

      7. Beaker of Water

      8. 96-well or other microtiter plate
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      Product Information
      Components
      • Invasion Chamber: (Part No. 70019) One 24-well plate with 12 ECMatrixTM layered cell culture inserts.
      • Cell Stain: (Part No. 20294) One 10 mL bottle.
      • Cotton Swabs: (Part No. 10202) 24 each.
      • Forceps: (Part No. 10203) One each.
      Detection methodChromogenic
      HS Code3822 19 90
      Quality LevelMQ100
      Applications
      ApplicationThe CHEMICON Cell Invasion Assay Kit uses a 24-well plate, with 8 um pores, which provides an efficient system for evaluating the invasion of tumor cells through a basement membrane model.
      Application NotesDetection of migrating cells is via crystal violet stain.
      Biological Information
      Species Reactivity
      • Vertebrates
      Physicochemical Information
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      Materials Information
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      Safety Information according to GHS
      Safety Information
      Product Usage Statements
      Usage Statement
      • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
      Storage and Shipping Information
      Storage ConditionsStore kit materials at 2-8°C for up to 6 months. Do not freeze.
      Packaging Information
      Material Size1 plate
      Material Package12 wells
      Transport Information
      Supplemental Information
      Specifications
      Global Trade Item Number
      Catalogue Number GTIN
      ECM550 04053252325052

      Documentation

      QCM ECMatrix Cell Invasion Assay, 24-well (8 µm), colorimetric MSDS

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      Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

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