Explore our “Getting Started” and “Troubleshooting” sections for solutions to top inquiries and common problems. Browse through our "Guides and Tools" section to access a comprehensive portfolio of product-related support resources.
Getting started
- What are some general differences between Gibco™ Geltrex™ Matrix, collagen, AlgiMatrix™ 3D Culture System, and CTS™ Cellstart™ Substrate?
- Why can Geltrex™ Matrix be used for adhesion-related research, as opposed to AlgiMatrix™ Matrix which cannot?
- How stable is AlgiMatrix™ Matrix at room temperature without degradation?
- What are the optimal growth conditions when using the AlgiMatrix™ 3D Culture System?
- What can be used to detach cells from plates when coated with a thin layer of collagen I?
Troubleshooting
- Why can Gibco™ Geltrex™ Matrix be used for adhesion-related research, as opposed to Gibco™ AlgiMatrix™3D Culture System which cannot?
- Can differentiation of cells occur when using Geltrex™ Matrix? Can this be prevented?
- Is it normal to see floating debris when pre-coating with Ready-to-Use Geltrex™ Matrix?
- How stable is AlgiMatrix™ Matrix at room temperature without degradation?
- When staining cells or spheroids in the sponge, how problematic is background staining due to the AlgiMatrix™ Matrix?
Guides and tools
Search our database for Product Documents: Manuals, Media Formulations, Citations and References
Search our database for Quality and Safety Documents: MSDS, COA
- Overview: Extracellular Matrices (ECM)
- Overview: Geltrex™ Matrix Products
- Overview: AlgiMatrix™ 3D Cell Culture System
- Learning Center: Cell Culture & Transfection
- Cell Culture & Transfection Resource Library (useful technical, application, and other learning resources including application notes and methods)
- Protocols: 3D Cell Culture Protocols
- Selection: Which Extracellular Matrix is Right For You?
- Video: Gibco™ Cell Culture
- Videos: Gibco Cell Culture Basics video collection
- Browse our site for: Training, Events and Webinars
- Gibco™ Media Configurator: Adjust many of our Gibco™ media formulations to create a custom cell culture medium that's just right for you.
- Cell Imaging Guide with Protocols (iPad™ device version): Find fluorescent dyes, reagents and protocols for cell biology related fluorescence microscopy applications.
- Fluorescence SpectraViewer: Plot and compare spectra, check the spectral compatibility for fluorophores and email the configuration to yourself in a clear printable format.
- Gibco™ Cell Culture Companion: Capture and store vital experiment information on your iPhone™ or iPad™ device in the lab as you count cells, perform cell culture calculations and generate growth curves. And when you're finished, you can export all data files to your Mac or PC.
- 3D Cell (iPad™ device version): Learn about the cell and all its structures, rotate the cell 360 degrees, watch live cell videos, and virtually stain your own cell with Invitrogen™ Molecular Probes™ dyes.
Custom services
Custom Cell Culture Media Manufacturing Services
Every cell culture project is unique. We are committed to providing you with products and services customized to your research and production needs. Presenting the Gibco™ quality media you know and trust; customized to your specifications.
Gibco™ Custom Media Configurator
Adjust many of our Gibco™ media formulations to create a custom cell culture medium that's just right for you. Add and remove components, customize packaging options and choose QC tests. Customize Gibco™ cell culture media products from 1 L to 10,000 L.
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