A cell culture plate is a glass or plastic holder that is used to cultivate cells in a laboratory. These plates are generally flat, round, or V-shaped and have a lid to hold them in place. Because cells tend to adhere to them, they need a surface to latch onto. Since solid tissues samples are adherent, a cell culture plate provides the surface for these cells. Its rounded bottoms make it easy for the cells to attach to them.
The surface of a cell culture plate is designed to minimize the risk of contamination. The surface area of these plates is approximately 0.32 cm per well, with 360 uL in total. The plate's one-way-fitting lids minimize evaporation. Raised rings inside the plate minimize condensation. Moreover, the cell culture plate has a long shelf life. It is ideal for laboratory experiments that require large amounts of culture material.
One type of cell culture plate that uses an inert surface is known as an inert grade. It was specifically designed for cell cultures without adhesion. The hydrogel technology used in these plates suppresses the interaction between cells and polystyrene, and minimizes protein adsorption. This reduced cell adhesion prevents cell attachment and differentiation, and promotes spheroids. Its surface characteristics make it easy for researchers to create high-quality cell cultures using any size cell culture plate.
A three-dimensional scaffold is another option for cell culture. This type of cell culture plate offers a higher surface area. It also provides a better environment for cell growth. Furthermore, the cells in a 3D scaffold are more metabolically active than those in a two-dimensional plate. This is a major benefit for tissue engineering studies, where cell seeding efficiency is important. This is a very important factor for success. And the base of a tissue culture plate can be modified to improve cell attachment.
Gas-permeable culture plates are designed for cellular assays. These plates use a thin silicone foil on the bottom to allow fast exchange of gas between the cell culture media and the atmosphere. Consequently, gas-permeable plates can be used with high numerical aperture immersion objectives. You can find these plates in many labs and online stores. The following are some common advantages of using a cell culture plate. If you are considering using this type of cell culture plate, make sure that you read the product description carefully.
Polycationic surface: A polycationic surface is necessary for certain cell types. This coating is created with a proprietary vacuum plasma treatment. This treatment increases the surface chemistry, which promotes cell attachment. Ultimately, the TC plate supports cell attachment and helps the researcher achieve the ultimate goal of the lab. These features make it a choice for your research. These factors will determine the success rate of your experiment. And if you choose a cell culture plate that offers the support, you can be sure of a successful outcome.