A high-quality rat tail collagen type I solution for cell culture applications (e.g., 3D gels, scaffolds, and coating)
Provides in vivo-like extracellular matrix (ECM) structures
Non-pepsinized, native collagen for modelling biological ECM in gel matrices
Fast polymerization facilitates optimal cell distribution in 3D gels
Applications
3D cell culture in in vivo-like matrices
Live cell imaging in a 3D environment
Creating a 3D scaffold for organoids and spheroids
Chemotaxis assays in 3D collagen gels using the µ-Slide Chemotaxis
Cell migration assays of suspension cells (e.g., leukocytes)
Coating of cell culture vessels with a thin collagen layer to promote cell attachment
Cell differentiation studies in a 2D versus 3D environment
Highly suited for fluorescence microscopy due to low autofluorescence
Technical Features :
High-quality purified protein from rat tendons
Highly standardized manufacturing process with stringent quality control
Mild manufacturing process for highest levels of nativity
Detailed protocol provided for easy handling
Shipping on cool packs and storage at –20°C for well-defined quality and reproducibility
Available in 2 concentrations: 5 mg/ml for standard applications and a high-concentrated solution with 10 mg/ml for special applications
Highest level of natural cross-linking on the market (highest quality grade)
High viscosity: special pipettes for highly viscous solutions are recommended
Low autofluorescence