Greiner Bio-One Cell Culture Insert 0.4 um for 24 Well Microplate Total of 48 Inserts

The Greiner Bio-One 662640 Cell Culture Insert is a specialized tool designed to facilitate co-culturing of cells or performing cell migration/invasion assays within a 24-well microplate format. These inserts create a two-compartment system within each well, allowing for the separation of cell populations while permitting interaction through a porous membrane.   

The key feature of these inserts is the 0.4 µm pore size of the membrane. This pore size is significant because it allows for the passage of dissolved substances and signaling molecules between the cells in the insert and those in the well below, but it prevents the physical passage of cells themselves. This separation is crucial for studying cell-cell interactions, chemotaxis (cell movement in response to chemical signals), and other processes.   

These inserts are designed to be compatible with standard 24-well microplates, ensuring ease of use and integration into existing laboratory workflows. They are valuable tools in cell biology, immunology, and cancer research, enabling researchers to study complex biological processes in a controlled and reproducible manner.