R&D Systems™ Cultrex 3-D Culture Matrix RGF Basement Membrane Extract

Applications: Bioactivity

Brand:  R&D Systems™ 3445-010-01

Product Code. 18462400

Description

Functional assays: Tube formation assay - BME promotes formation of capillary-like structures by human (HBMVEC; HUVEC) or mouse (SVEC4-10) endothelial cells. 3D Culture - Basement Membrane Extract promotes differentiation of a human epithelial cell line derived from mammary gland (MCF-10A) or human prostate (PC-3) into acinar structures. Gelling assay: BME gels in less than 30 minutes at 37degreesC, and maintains the gelled form in culture medium for a minimum of 14 days at 37degreesC.

Specifications

• Content And Storage: Product is stable for a minimum of 3 months from date of shipment when stored at -20° C in a manual defrost freezer. For optimal stability, store at -80° C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Endotoxin Level: ≤8EU/mL
• Quantity: 2 x 5 mL

• Concentration: 14 to 16 mg/mL
• For Use With (Application): Bioactivity
• Source: Murine Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) tumor.