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Collagen Type I, Rat Tail
Use this high-quality rat tail collagen type I solution for cell culture applications (e.g., 3D gels, scaffolds, and coating).
Collagen Type I, Rat Tail
Migrating cells in 3D Collagen matrix
Endothelial cells in a 3D Collagen I gel
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- 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
