Corning Matrigel-Matrix, 5 ml BDAA356234

Matrigel® Basement Membrane Matrix, Ldev-free, 5 ml
A Solubilized Basement Membrane Preparation Extracted From The Engelbreth-holm-swarm (ehs) Mouse Sarcoma, A Tumor Rich In Extracellular Matrix (ecm) Proteins, Including Laminin (a Major Component), Collagen Iv, Heparan Sulfate Proteoglycans, Entactin/nidogen, And A Number Of Growth Factors

Quality

• Mouse Colonies Routinely Screened For Pathogens Via Mouse Antibody Production (map) Testing
• Extensive Pcr Testing Is Performed To Screen For A Number Of Pathogens, Including Ldev, To Ensure Strict Control Of Raw Materials Used During The Manufacturing Process
• Tested And Found Negative For Bacteria, Fungi, And Mycoplasma
• Protein Concentrations Determined By Lowry Method
• Endotoxin Units Measured By Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate Assay
• Matrigel Matrix Gel Stability Tested For A Period Of 14 Days At 37°c
• Biological Activity Determined For Each Lot Using A Neurite Outgrowth Assay. Chick Dorsal Root Ganglia Are Plated On A 1.0mm Layer Of Matrigel Matrix And Must Generate Positive Neurite Outgrowth Response After 48 Hours Without Addition Of Nerve Growth Factor.

• Cell Growth And Differentiation
• Metabolism/toxicology Studies
• Invasion Assays
• In Vitro And In Vivo Angiogenesis Assays
• In Vivo Angiogenesis Studies And Augmentation Of Tumors In Immunosuppressed Mice