Basement membrane extract (BME) is a type of extracellular matrix (ECM) derived from Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm mouse sarcomas. BME is commonly used in cell culture and tissue engineering to provide a 2-D or 3-D scaffold for cells, allowing them to grow, differentiate, and interact in an environment that closely mimics the native ECM. This makes BME invaluable for modeling the behavior of cells in vivo. All Cultrex BME formulations are rigorously tested to ensure performance, quality, and lot-to-lot consistency.
Cultrex Basement Membrane Extract, Type 2, Pathclear, with Phenol Red
R&D Systems | Catalog # 3532-010-02P
For Robust Organoid Cultures - Basement Membrane Extract
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Key Product Details
Features
Cultrex Basement Membrane Extract (BME), Type 2 is specifically designed to support the establishment and expansion of robust organoid cultures. It's composition mimics the in vivo microenvironment to improve take rate and growth of organoid progenitor cells.
Species
Mouse
Product Summary for Cultrex Basement Membrane Extract, Type 2, Pathclear, with Phenol Red
Why Use Cultrex BME, Type 2?
Cultrex Basement Membrane Extract (BME), Type 2 is a soluble form of basement membrane purified from Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) tumor. This extract provides a natural extracellular matrix hydrogel that polymerizes at 37°C to form a reconstituted basement membrane. Basement membranes are continuous sheets of specialized extracellular matrix that form an interface between endothelial, epithelial, muscle, or neuronal cells and their adjacent stroma and that play an essential role in tissue organization by influencing cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, and differentiation. The major components of BME include laminin, collagen IV, entactin, and heparan sulfate proteoglycans.
Cultrex RGF BME, Type 2 provides a proprietary formulation that has a high storage modulus and is designed for use in robust tissue organoid culture as well as other applications requiring an extracellular matrix scaffold.
Cultrex RGF BME, Type 2 provides a proprietary formulation that has a high storage modulus and is designed for use in robust tissue organoid culture as well as other applications requiring an extracellular matrix scaffold.
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Product Specifications
Source
Murine Engelbreth-Holm-Swarm (EHS) tumor
Protein Concentration
8-12 mg/mL as determined by Lowry assay
Endotoxin Level
≤ 8 EU/mL by Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) assay
Sterility Testing
No bacterial or fungal growth detected following 14 days in culture
Cell Culture Testing
Organoid Culture - Cultrex BME, Type 2 supports growth and expansion of mouse small intestine organoid progenitor cells.
Gelling Assay - Cultrex BME, Type 2 gels in less than 30 minutes at 37 °C, and maintains the gelled form in culture medium for a minimum of 7 days at 37 °C.
Dome Assay Cultrex BME, Type 2 forms and maintains stable 3-D dome structures on cell culture plates.
Tube Formation Assay - Cultrex BME, Type 2 supports formation of capillary-like structures by human (HBMVEC; HUVEC) or mouse (SVEC4-10) endothelial cells.
Gelling Assay - Cultrex BME, Type 2 gels in less than 30 minutes at 37 °C, and maintains the gelled form in culture medium for a minimum of 7 days at 37 °C.
Dome Assay Cultrex BME, Type 2 forms and maintains stable 3-D dome structures on cell culture plates.
Tube Formation Assay - Cultrex BME, Type 2 supports formation of capillary-like structures by human (HBMVEC; HUVEC) or mouse (SVEC4-10) endothelial cells.
Viral Testing
Tested negative by PCR test for a total of 31 organisms and viruses, including: mycoplasma, 17 bacterial and virus strains typically included in mouse antibody production (MAP) testing, and 13 additional murine infectious agents including LDEV.
Kit Contents for Cultrex Basement Membrane Extract, Type 2, Pathclear, with Phenol Red
- Cultrex Basement Membrane Extract (BME), Type 2
- Phenol Red
Formulation, Preparation, and Storage
Shipping
The components for this kit may require different storage/shipping temperatures and may arrive in separate packaging. Upon receipt, store products immediately at the temperature recommended on the product labels.
Storage
Store the unopened product at -20 to -70 °C. Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Stability
Product is stable for at least two years from date of manufacture when stored at ≤ -70 °C. See lot specific Certificate of Analysis for expiration date.
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Q: What type of culture plates are recommended for organoid culture and other cultures using Cultrex BME products?
A: Any plate that is tissue culture treated will bind Cultrex domes/Cultrex coatings. Non-treated or low attachment plates are not recommended for organoid growth and for other cell cultures using coated BME. The domes will float away if non-treated or low-attachment plates are used. Bio-Techne has used the folllowing plates: Corning 96-well, Catalog # 3595; Corning 24-well, Catalog #3526; ThermoFisher 6-well, Catalog # 140675.