Invasion Assay Kits

Invasion assay kits are available from several suppliers to measure the ability of cells to move from one area to another across the extracellular matrix. The extracellular matrix is degraded by proteases to allow this migration, while invasion can be stimulated by chemical or mechanical signals. Invasion is observed in both healthy and diseased cells and plays a large role in cancer progression and metastasis. Invasion assays use membranes coated with substances such as collagen or basement membrane, which allow cells to pass through in response to stimulants or inhibitors. The percentage of invasive cells can then be determined. Invasion assays can be used to study tumor metastasis and cellular response to pharmacological agents. Visit the invasion assay kit suppliers for more details, including kit components.