The first step involves suspending three sets of cells in basal membrane extracts (BME). BME is an extracellular matrix hydrogel that acts as a basement membrane for the HUVEC cells. It maintains...
After the cells are plated on the BME containing laminin, collagen IV, entactin, and proteoglycans, tube formation begins to take place. HUVEC cells increase...
Tube formation begins in 2-4 hours, and reaches its peak at 6-8 hours. The three sets of cells are observed under and captured using phase contrast microscope. These images...