Cultrex is Your Cell Matrix Solution
Cultrex Basement Membrane Extracts (BME) are solubilized extracellular matrices (ECM) purified from the Englebreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) murine tumor and are rich in extracellular matrix proteins, such as laminin, collagen IV, entactin, and heparan sulfate proteoglycans. Polymerizing at 37 °C, they provide structural support for cells, plus play an important role in establishing tissue organization by influencing cell adhesion, proliferation, migration, and differentiation. Basement membranes are used to promote and maintain a differentiated phenotype in endothelial cells, epithelial cells, smooth muscle cells, glandular cells, and neurons, and are also used for angiogenesis assays, cell invasion assays, neurite outgrowth assays, and in vivo tumorigenicity assays. Multiple different formats of Cultrex Basement Membrane Extract have been qualified for specific 2-D and 3-D cell culture applications. Most formulations are also available with reduced growth factor content and with or without phenol red. Purified extracellular matrix proteins are also available.
Extracellular Matrix Portfolio
For additional help selecting or learning how to use Cultrex ECM products, visit the Cultrex ECM Selection and Use Guide.
Cultrex Basement Membrane Extracts
Cultrex ECM Proteins
Vitronectin | Rat Collagen I | Rat Collagen I, Low Viscosity | Rat Collagen I, 3-D Culture Extract |
Mouse Laminin I | Laminin I, 3-D Culture Extract | Mouse Collagen IV |
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Proteins for Organoid Culture
Enhance your research outcomes by designing tailor-made culture conditions with the addition of carefully selected cytokines and growth factors.
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC)
iPSCs possess the remarkable ability to differentiate and consequently can provide a foundation for many types of research. ExCellerate™ iPSC Expansion Media readily functions alongside Cultrex ECMs to support robust expansion and maintenance of iPSCs.
Small Molecules
Stem cell proliferation and differentiation are controlled by signaling pathways and mechanisms that can be readily manipulated with small molecules, whether alone or in combination with growth factors.