Methods of studying mammalian cell migration and invasion in vitro

Peihong Su, Zhiping Miao, Lifang Hu, Runzhi Li, Chong Yin, Dijie Li, Zhihao Chen, Fan Zhao, Airong Qian

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Abstract

Cell migration is a critical event for many physiological processes, such as embryonic development, renewal of skin and intestine, tissue repair, immune surveillance and so on. The abnormality of cell migration affects normal physiological processes and causes diseases, such as wound-healing delay of skin. Cell culture in vitro is essential for studying the migration process and the underlying mechanism. For cell migration detection in vitro, there are a number of methods and each has its own advantages and limitations. Transwell and wound healing assay are the most common methods used to study migration of different cells under different conditions. Besides, other assays are developed in the process of studying cell migration. In recently years, 3D cell migration attracts more and more attention for its accurate mimic of in vivo environment and it may be a trend of detecting cell migration and invasion in vitro in future. This paper summarizes current methods of studying cell migration in vitro and provides reference to researchers.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2017 14th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, IBCAST 2017
EditorsMuhammad Zafar-uz-Zaman
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages148-159
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781467390736
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2017
Event14th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, IBCAST 2017 - Islamabad, Pakistan
Duration: 10 Jan 201714 Jan 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2017 14th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, IBCAST 2017

Conference

Conference14th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, IBCAST 2017
Country/TerritoryPakistan
CityIslamabad
Period10/01/1714/01/17

Keywords

  • cell migration
  • chemotaxis
  • in vitro
  • invasion
  • wound healing

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