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Measuring Global Cellular Matrix Metalloproteinase and Metabolic Activity in 3D Hydrogels
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Bioengineering
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JoVE Journal Bioengineering
Measuring Global Cellular Matrix Metalloproteinase and Metabolic Activity in 3D Hydrogels
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07:39 min

January 22, 2019

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Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 00:46Assay Media and Hydrogel Preparation
  • 01:41Encapsulate Cells in Hydrogels
  • 03:51MMP and Metabolic Activity Measurement
  • 05:08Results: Measuring MMP and Metabolic Activities of Cells Cultured in 3D Fluorogenic Hydrogels
  • 06:46Conclusion

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Here, a protocol is presented for encapsulating and culturing cells in poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels functionalized with a fluorogenic matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-degradable peptide. Cellular MMP and metabolic activity are measured directly from the hydrogel cultures using a standard microplate reader.

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