Chemokine Response on Calcium Influx

University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Physiology

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Company:

Molecular Probes by Life technologies

Product Name:

Fluo-4 Direct Calcium Assay Kit, Starter Pack

Catalog Number:

F10471

Aortic smooth muscle cell migration into tunica intima is a major cause of restenosis. We have tested various signaling molecules levels in vascular smooth muscle cells to understand the mechanism of their migration. Using this product we tested the time-course effect of a chemokine on calcium influx in human aortic smooth muscle cells.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Calcium influx

Starting Material

Smooth Muscle Cells

Protocol Overview

Incubate cells with the provided fluorescence probe and take fluorescence reading. Timings needs optimization depending on cell type.

Tips

Use black 96-well plates specific for fluorescence applications

Results Summary

The chemokine response increased calcium influx in a time-dependent manner

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Summary

The Good

Easy to follow instructions and it is directly used after treatments

The Bad

Needs optimization with times & concentrations

The Bottom Line

This is an easy-to-use kit for measuring calcium influx or internal calcium levels.

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