48-Well ECM Cell Adhesion Assays

Cell adhesion is a complex process involved in migration/invasion, embryogenesis, wound healing and tissue remodeling. Cells adhere to the extracellular matrix, forming complexes with cytoskeleton components that can affect cell motility, differentiation, proliferation, and survival.

Our CytoSelect™ 48-Well Cell Adhesion Assays provide a fully quantitative method for the evaluation of cell adhesion. The 48-well plate is precoated with your choice of ECM substrate. Just follow a simple protocol:

1. Cells are seeded onto the substrate.
2. Adherent cells attach, while non-adherent cells are washed away.
3. Adherent cells are quantified on a standard plate reader or fluorometer.

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