Cell adhesion analysis
Measure how cells attach to coated surfaces or extracellular matrix components.
Assay Kits
Adhesion and Migration Assay Kits
Adhesion and migration assay kits help researchers study how cells attach, spread, move and interact with extracellular environments. These processes are important in cell biology, wound-healing models, immune cell behavior, cancer research, developmental biology and tissue remodeling studies. By providing standardized substrates, chambers, matrices, stains or detection reagents, these kits reduce protocol variability and support clearer measurement of cell movement and attachment behavior.
Product catalog
Browse Adhesion and Migration Assay Kits
Showing 25 unique product names from this subcategory.
EZCell™ Cell Migration/Chemotaxis Assay Kit (24-well, 5 µm)
SKU: K910-12|Size: 12 Assays
Platelet/Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule (PECAM1) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2155353-01|Size: 96 Tests
Homing Associated Cell Adhesion Molecule (HCAM) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2156054-01|Size: 96 Tests
Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM1) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2155745-01|Size: 96 Tests
Extracellular Matrix Protein 1 (ECM1) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2158627-01|Size: 96 Tests
Epithelial Cell Adhesion Molecule (EPCAM) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2157173-01|Size: 96 Tests
L1-Cell Adhesion Molecule (L1CAM) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2156710-01|Size: 96 Tests
Activated Leukocyte Cell Adhesion Molecule (ALCAM) Magnetic Fluorescence Assay Kit
SKU: MBS2154272-01|Size: 96 Tests
CytoSelect 48-well Cell Adhesion Assay (Fibronectin, Fluorometric)
SKU: MBS169236-01|Size: 48 Assays
CytoSelect 96-well Cell Migration Assay (3 um), Fluorometric
SKU: MBS168340-01|Size: 96 Assays
CytoSelect 96-well Cell Migration Assay (12 um), Fluorometric
SKU: MBS168137-01|Size: 12 Assays
Cell Migration Assay Kit (24 well,8μM)
SKU: KTA5010-01|Size: 12 Tests
Mucosal Addressin Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (MAdCAM1) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU604909|Size: 96 Tests
Platelet/Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule (PECAM1) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU606422|Size: 96 Tests
Homing Associated Cell Adhesion Molecule (HCAM) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU603176|Size: 96 Tests
Activated Leukocyte Cell Adhesion Molecule (ALCAM) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU605456|Size: 96 Tests
Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM1) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU606099|Size: 96 Tests
Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU602136|Size: 96 Tests
L1-Cell Adhesion Molecule (L1CAM) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU606768|Size: 96 Tests
Carcinoembryonic Antigen Related Cell Adhesion Molecule 6 (CEACAM6) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU602938|Size: 96 Tests
Endothelial Cell Adhesion Molecule (ESAM) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU604819|Size: 96 Tests
Carcinoembryonic Antigen Related Cell Adhesion Molecule 7 (CEACAM7) Magnetic Luminex Assay Kit
SKU: LKU602942|Size: 96 Tests
CytoSelect™ 96-well Cell Migration Assay (8 μm), Fluorometric
SKU: CBA-106|Size: 96 Assays
Radius™ 24-Well Cell Migration Assay
SKU: CBA-125-5|Size: 5x 24 Assays
CytoSelect™ 48-well Cell Adhesion Assay (Collagen IV, Fluorometric)
SKU: CBA-061|Size: 48 Assays
Overview
Study cell attachment, movement and matrix interaction
Cell adhesion and migration are complex behaviors influenced by cell type, matrix composition, chemoattractants, treatment conditions, incubation time and detection method. Assay kits help laboratories standardize these variables.
Researchers may use adhesion assays, scratch or wound-healing assays, transwell migration assays, invasion assays or matrix-interaction formats depending on the biological question.
Applications
Common adhesion and migration applications
Migration assays
Study directional or non-directional cell movement across defined assay formats.
Invasion research
Evaluate cell movement through matrix-like barriers or extracellular components.
Wound-healing models
Track closure of a defined gap or scratch in adherent cell cultures.
Selection guide
How to choose adhesion and migration assay kits
Choose these kits according to cell type, movement model, matrix conditions and detection method.
1
Define the cell behavior
Decide whether the study focuses on adhesion, spreading, migration, invasion or wound closure.
2
Match cell type
Adherent, suspension, immune, epithelial, endothelial and cancer cells may require different assay formats.
3
Choose matrix conditions
Check coating, extracellular matrix, membrane pore size or invasion barrier compatibility.
4
Control incubation time
Cell movement depends on timing, density, treatment and chemoattractant conditions.
5
Select detection method
Compare staining, fluorescence, absorbance, imaging or manual counting workflows.
FAQ
Adhesion and Migration Assay Kits FAQ
Common questions about cell adhesion, migration and invasion assays.
What are adhesion and migration assay kits used for?
They are used to study cell attachment, spreading, motility, invasion and wound-healing behavior.
What is the difference between migration and invasion assays?
Migration assays measure cell movement, while invasion assays usually require cells to move through a matrix-like barrier.
Why does cell density matter?
Cell density affects attachment, movement rate, gap closure and signal intensity, so it must be controlled.
Can treatments affect adhesion and migration?
Yes. Compounds, cytokines, matrix coatings and genetic changes can all affect cell attachment and movement.
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