cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts
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Accessory
Features
- Ease of use by convenient pipette access (patented design since 2011)
- Optimized gas exchange by product design
- Compatible to standard well-plates
- Industry leading quality standards to ensure membrane parameter consistency (important for consistent cell culture results)
- RNase/DNase Free and Non-pyrogenic
- DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO 13485 certified
Wide window of cellQART® Cell Culture Insert for comfortable pipetting access.
Asymetric positioning of cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts...
...for comfortable pipetting access to the cultivation vessel.
Lowered top edge for better pippetting access to the cultivation vessel.
Lowered top edge and embossed spots on arms for better gas exchange.
≥ 1 mm space between cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts and bottom of cultivation vessel.
Cell Culture Insert Membrane Pore Size by Application
PCell culture insert applications | 0.4µm | 3µm | 8µm |
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Transport studies Molecules including hormones and growth factors Drug transport across epithelial (Caco-2) and endothelial barriers Drug transport across brain microvascular endothelial cells |
X | X | |
Transport studies co-cultivation studies Cell-cell interaction Cell-substrate interaction |
X | X | |
Tissue engineering Angiogenesis Dermal/epidermal and epithelial tissue models |
X | X | |
Chemotaxis studies Migration of cells including eosinophils and macrophages |
X | X | |
Invasion studies Tumor invasion and metastasis models Invasion inhibitors Extra cellular matrix effects |
X | X |
Documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts supplied with well plates?
No, cellQART® products include only the inserts. We do offer well plates sold separately:
- 6-Well Glass Bottom Plates (SKU P06G-1.5-20-F)
- 12-Well Glass Bottom Plates (SKU P12G-1.5-14-F)
- 24-Well Glass Bottom Plates (SKU P24G-1.5-13-F)
Q: Is there a bibliography for cellQART®?
Yes, there is. You can view the bibliography for cellQART® here.
Q: Are cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts compatible with standard well plates?
Yes, cellQART® inserts are designed to be compatible with standard 6-well, 12-well and 24-well plates. Their patented hanging design ensures optimal well placement while still allowing good pipetting access.
Q: Are the cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts supplied sterile?
Yes, the inserts are individually wrapped and sterilized by gamma irradiation.
Q: What type of membrane is used for the cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts?
All cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts are made with microporous polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) track-etch membrane. The polyester track-etch membrane is heat welded to the inserts.
Q: How are the cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts packed?
The cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts are supplied as packs containing 48 inserts. The inserts are individually wrapped and sterilized by gamma irradiation.
Q: Are the cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts membranes tissue-culture treated?
Yes, all cellQART® membranes are tissue-culture treated to promote good cell attachment.
Q: Do you provide custom cell culture inserts?
Yes, we have the capability to consider projects for developing customized cell culture inserts. Please contact your Sterlitech Sales Representative for further assistance.
Q: Can I perform Transepithelial Electrical Resistance (TEER) measurements on tissue cultures grown in cellQART® Cell Culture Inserts?
Yes, TEER measurements can be made. However, it is very important that the electrode in the apical compartment never touches the cellQART® insert membrane. Accidentally touching the membrane with the electrode can easily puncture the membrane or separate the membrane from the cellQART® insert.