Our methods

In our lab, we use a broad spectrum of molecular biological and biochemical methods.

Live/ Dead staining

Analysis of cell viability

Assessment of cytotoxic effects

Flowcytometry

Detection of cell surface markers

Characterization of cells

Zymography

Quantification of MMPs

Determination of proteolytic activity

Immunohistochemistry

Detection of target proteins

Characterization of cells/ tissue

qRT-PCR/ siRNA

Analysis of gene expression pattern

Investigation of protein function

(cell-based) ELISA

Detection of cell surface markers

Quantification of protein release

Immunofluorescence

Detection of target proteins

Assessment of cell morphology

Cell migration assays

Testing of chemoattractive drugs

Analysis of in vitro wound healing

Differentiation assays

Investigation of stem cell properties

Evaluation of therapeutics

Histo(morpho)logy

Assessment of matrix composition

Investigation of cellular properties