Extracel Kits

HyStem Kits

Extracel

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Extracel is recommended as a starting point for optimization of a cell’s microenvironment since it contains Gelin-S®. Gelin-S, or thiolated gelatin (denatured collagen), allows attachment of a wide variety of cell types and takes the guesswork out of the appropriate attachment factor to use.

Extracel-HP

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Extracel-HP® is recommended for applications requiring slow release of growth factors in a cell’s microenvironment since it contains Heprasil. Heprasil contains small amounts of thiolated heparin which ionically binds a wide variety of growth factors and slowly releases them over time.

Extracel-X

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Extracel-X® is recommended for growing tumor xenografts since it has been shown to support growth of a wide variety of tumor cancer cell types (both orthotopically and subcutaneously) in mice.

HyStem

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HyStem is recommended for applications requiring attachment factor optimization. Extracellular matrix proteins can be mixed into the hydrogel and incorporated non-covalently before gelation. Alternatively, attachment peptides having an N-terminal cysteine can also be covalently linked to the matrix.

HyStem-HP

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HyStem-HP® is recommended for stem cell researchers whose applications require slow release of growth factors in a cell’s microenvironment. HyStem-HP contains small amounts of thiolated heparin which ionically binds a wide variety of growth factors and slowly releases them over time.

HyStem-C

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HyStem-C® is recommended for stem cell researchers as a starting point for optimization of a cell’s microenvironment since it contains Gelin-S. Gelin-S, or thiolated gelatin (denatured collagen), allows attachment of a wide variety of cell types and takes the guesswork out of the appropriate attachment factors to use.