Migration Assay Kits

Migration assay kits are available to determine cell movement, or migration, toward or away from specific locations. Cell migration is an essential part of growth, development, and maintenance of the structure and function of organisms. Cells migrate in response to stimuli, including chemical and mechanical signals. Migration is associated with the progression of diseases such as cancer and arthritis. Migration assay kits contain membrane inserts of a certain pore size, which serve as a barrier to separate migratory from non-migratory cells. Actin reorganization in migratory cells allows them to pass through the pores of the membrane. They are then dissociated from the membrane and detected via a dye or fluorescence. Migratory assay kits can be used to study cell movement in response to stimuli, wound healing, and disease progression. Visit the migration assay kit suppliers for more details, including kit components.