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Optimized Fibrin Gel Bead Assay for the Study of Angiogenesis
Published on: April 29, 2007
Endothelial Cell Fibrin Gel Angiogenesis Bead Assay
Eva M Clavane1, Hannah A Taylor1, Richard M Cubbon1
1Discovery and Translational Science Department, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
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The fibrin gel angiogenesis bead assay provides a controlled in vitro setting for observing endothelial angiogenic sprouting in response to modified variables. Endothelial cells are coated onto microcarriers and embedded into a fibrin clot containing necessary growth factors. Following a 24-h incubation, endothelial sprouts are imaged using a light microscope. This method is useful for rapidly and affordably investigating the effects of genetic or chemical manipulation to endothelial function.
