Extracellular matrix

Fibrosis is a kind of repair response to long-term tissue damage, which is mainly manifested by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) and scar formation. Myofibroblasts are the main generating cells of extracellular matrix, and their activation process is related to various pathological mechanisms including Oxidative stress, chronic inflammation and cytokine secretion. Fibrosis can occur in many organs, such as kidneys, liver, heart, lungs, etc. Continuous fibrosis can lead to the destruction of the normal structure of tissues and organs, and if not controlled in time, may cause organ failure or even life-threatening.

MCE contains 2,390 compounds targeting ant-fibrosis targets such as TGF-β, PI3K, Wnt, MMP, etc. These compounds have clear or potential anti-fibrosis activity and can be used for mechanism research and drug screening of fibrosis diseases.

Normal mitochondrial function is critical for maintaining cellular homeostasis because mitochondria produce ATP and are the major intracellular source of free radicals. Cellular dysfunctions induced by intracellular or extracellular insults converge on mitochondria and induce a sudden increase in permeability on the inner mitochondrial membrane, the so-called mitochondrial membrane permeability transition (MMPT). MMPT is caused by the opening of pores in the inner mitochondrial membrane, matrix swelling, and outer membrane rupture. The MMPT is an endpoint to initiate cell death because the pore opening together with the release of mitochondrial cytochrome c activates the apoptotic pathway of caspases.

The normal operation of mitochondrial function is important for maintaining normal cell death and treatment of mitochondrial diseases. MCE offers a unique collection of 990 compounds with identified and potential mitochondrial protective activity. MCE Mitochondrial Protection Compound Library is critical for drug discovery and development.

MCE ECM Gentle Dissociation Solution is a gentle ECM-degrading enzyme mixture derived from marine bacteria and Bacillus species, specifically formulated for efficient and low-damage digestion of in-vitro cell systems. It selectively degrades extracellular matrix components while minimizing disruption to the cell membrane and intercellular junctions, thereby significantly reducing mechanical stress during dissociation.

MCE ECM Gentle Dissociation Solution is a gentle ECM-degrading enzyme mixture derived from marine bacteria and Bacillus species, specifically formulated for efficient and low-damage digestion of in-vitro cell systems. It selectively degrades extracellular matrix components while minimizing disruption to the cell membrane and intercellular junctions, thereby significantly reducing mechanical stress during dissociation. This product is compatible with a wide range of cell types, including stem cell colonies, primary cells, neural cells, and organoids, and is particularly well suited for gentle yet effective dissociation of brain organoids and other complex 3D structures.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix for Organoid Culture is primarily composed of natural basement membrane matrix extracted from mouse tumors. This product is mainly used for organoid culture.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix HC (High Concentration, Phenol Red) is primarily composed of natural basement membrane matrix extracted from mouse tumors, with higher content of various cytokines than the standard type.This product is mainly used for angiogenesis experiments, construction of animal models and 3D tumor models.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix HC (High Concentration) is primarily composed of natural basement membrane matrix extracted from mouse tumors, with higher content of various cytokines than the standard type.This product is mainly used for angiogenesis experiments, construction of animal models and 3D tumor models.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix GFR (Growth Factor Reduced, Phenol Red) is primarily composed of a natural basement membrane matrix derived from mouse tumors and contains lower levels of various cytokines than the standard type. This product is mainly used for organoid culture and for research applications with high requirements for basement membrane preparation.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix IPSC-qualified is primarily composed of natural basement membrane matrix extracted from mouse tumors. This product is mainly used for stem cells culture.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix GFR&HC (Growth Factor Reduced, High Concentration) is primarily composed of natural basement membrane matrix extracted from mouse tumors, is suitable for cell cultures that need to reduce growth factor induction and studies related to growth factors, signaling pathways, etc.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix GFR (Growth Factor Reduced) is primarily composed of a natural basement membrane matrix derived from mouse tumors and contains less various cytokines than the standard type.This product is mainly used for organoid culture. It is also for research applications with high requirements for basement membrane preparation and has no effect on subsequent experiments requiring color detection.

MCE Basement Membrane Matrix is primarily composed of natural basement membrane matrix extracted from mouse tumors.This product is mainly used for studies of tumor invasion, angiogenesis and organoids culture while avoiding color interference in subsequent experiments.