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Collagen Sponge for 35 mm Culture Dish

What are the applications of Collagen Sponge for 35 mm Culture Dish?

Collagen Sponge for 35 mm Culture Dish has been used for in vitro tissue models and calcification studies by seeding and culturing fibroblasts and osteoblasts on the sponges.

Is the sponge suitable for cell transplantation?

This sponge is made from native collagen and retains the telopeptides, which have antigenicity. We recommend using MIGHTY or Honeycomb sponge for customers wishing to perform cell transplantation.

How thick is a Collagen Sponge for 35 mm Culture Dish?

The thickness is 1 to 2 mm but may vary within the same piece.

Is the sponge applicable to 3D culture?

There is a thin layer of collagen at the surface of this sponge so cells remain on the sponge surface after cell seeding. Following cell culture for approximately a week, the cells begin to penetrate the inside of the sponge.

How can I retrieve cells from a Collagen Sponge for 35 mm Culture Dish?

Cells were retrieved by collagenase treatment.

Information on this page is based on published articles and in-house data.