This assay is to provide 4T1-based In Vitro Boyden Chamber Assay (Angiogenesis) to accelerate our client's oncology projects. The assay will be customized according to the specific requirements. Please contact our scientists to discuss more details.
Target Cell Name
4T1
Target Cell Organism
Mouse
Target Cell Background
4T1 is a breast cancer cell line derived from the mammary gland tissue of a mouse BALB/c strain. 4T1 cells are epithelial and are resistant to 6-thioguanine. In preclinical research, 4T1 cells have been used to study breast cancer metastasis as they can metastasize to the lung, liver, lymph nodes, brain and bone.
Related Diseases
Breast Cancer
Research Area
Oncology
Assay Name
In Vitro Boyden Chamber Assay (Angiogenesis)
Short Description
4T1-cell based In Vitro Boyden Chamber Assay (Angiogenesis)
Assay Description
The Boyden chamber assay has been used to study angiogenesis by assessing endothelial cell migration.
Assay Type
Angiogenesis Monitoring Assays
Assay Type Details
Local and regional metastasis is a life-threatening condition in cancer, which is hard to control with the available cancer treatment options. In metastasis, cancer cells move away from primary tumors and travel through the blood and lymphatic system and form new tumors on other parts. A vascular network growth is important for cancer metastasis. Angiogenesis is a process that is known as the formation of new blood vessels with the help of existing blood vessels and angiogenesis has been reported to play a major role in cancer growth and metastasis. Tumors can send chemical signals to nearby normal tissues to stimulate angiogenesis. New blood vessels can feed growing tumors with nutrients and oxygen, allowing cancer cells to spread (metastasis).