A Novel Collagen Dot Assay for Monitoring Cancer Cell Migration

Methods in Molecular Biology
Vincent M AlfordJian Cao

Abstract

Cell migration is a critical determinant of cancer invasion and metastasis. Drugs targeting cancer cell migration have been hindered due to the lack of effective assays for monitoring cancer cell migration. Here we describe a novel method to microscopically monitor cell migration in a quantitative fashion. This assay can be used to study genes involved in cancer cell migration, as well as screening anticancer drugs that target this cellular process.

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