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• 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.
Source Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm Mouse Tumor
Preparation and Storage Store at -20°C. Avoid multiple freeze-thaws.
Application • 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