Extragel Matrix
Your like-for-like Basement Membrane Extract alternative to Matrigel™
Extragel Matrix is a cutting-edge alternative to Matrigel™. Rich in extracellular matrix proteins and growth factors, it provides an optimized 3D culture environment for organoid and stem cell growth. With high lot-to-lot consistency, pathogen-free certification, and rapid gelation, Extragel ensures reliable, reproducible results, making it ideal for PDX models and tumor research. Enhance your research with Extragel’s consistent quality and performance.
Benefits
- Work to your own schedule with rapid gelation that forms a stable matrix within 30 minutes, supporting timely experimental workflows.
- Ensure consistent results across experiments with high lot-to-lot consistency, minimizing variability and saving time on re-validations.
- Reduce contamination risk with LDEV-free, bacteria-free, and fungi-free certification, ensuring a cleaner, safer research environment.
- Achieve reliable 3D cultures with a matrix optimized for organoid growth, pluripotent stem cell development, and advanced 3D models.
- Accelerate cancer research with Extragel's proven suitability for PDX and xenograft studies, enabling more reliable tumor model development.
- Adapt easily to your needs by using Extragel undiluted or adjusting protein concentrations for customized experimental conditions.
- Work seamlessly with your existing protocols as Extragel is fully compatible with all cell culture media, allowing for easy integration into current workflows.
- Get rapid access to research materials with reliable supply and overnight shipping, minimizing delays in your research.
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Matrix composition
Extragel Matrix is a reconstituted matrix hydrogel formed by basement membrane components extracted from mouse tumor tissues which are rich in extracellular matrix proteins.
This matrix hydrogel is mainly composed of laminin, collagen IV, and heparan sulfate proteoglycans as well as various growth factors such as epidermal growth factor (EGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), nerve growth factor (NGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and insulin-like growth factor (IGF).
Key Specifications:
- Protein concentration：≥8 mg/mL
- Gels within 30 minutes at 37 °C
- Functional validation of neurite outgrowth & organoid growth
- Fungi, Bacteria, and Mycoplasma-free
- LDEV-free
- Endotoxin ≤4 EU/mL
Application Spotlight
Matrix hydrogel of company A is a “gold standard” of native extracellular matrix. The following evaluation of 2D/3D cell culture efficiency on cell culture matrix from company A and Extragel Matrix shows that Extragel Matrix has equally excellent performance.
Maintenance of pluripotency of hESC clones on Extragel Matrix
Angiogenesis of HUVEC on Extragel Matrix
Extragel Matrix supports 3D organoid culture
Extragel Matrix supports Patient-derived organoid (PDO) culture
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Extragel Product information: Recommended for Organoid Culture
| Name | Datasheet | Packsize | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration, Reduced Growth Factor, Phenol Red-free |  | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration, Reduced Growth Factor, Phenol Red-free |  | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, Phenol Red-free,Reduced Growth Factor |  | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, Phenol Red-free,Reduced Growth Factor |  | 1mL*5 | View |
Product information: All Options
| Name | Datasheet | Packsize | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract | - | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract | - | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration | - | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration | - | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration, Phenol-Red Free |  | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration, Phenol-Red Free |  | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration, Reduced Growth Factor | - | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, High Concentration, Reduced Growth Factor | - | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, Phenol Red-free |  | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, Phenol Red-free |  | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, Reduced Growth Factor | - | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, Reduced Growth Factor | - | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, hESC-Qualified Matrix Hydrogel | - | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, hESC-Qualified Matrix Hydrogel | - | 1mL*5 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, hESC-Qualified Matrix Hydrogel, Phenol-Red Free |  | 1mL*10 | View |
| Extragel Basement Membrane Extract, hESC-Qualified Matrix Hydrogel, Phenol-Red Free |  | 1mL*5 | View |
