A simplified, 96-well-adapted, ATP luminescence-based motility assay

Biotechniques. 2009 Oct;47(4):871-5. doi: 10.2144/000113250.

Abstract

Directional motility assays make use of Boyden chambers or Transwell culture inserts with porous membranes that separate cells seeded in the upper chamber from a chemoattractant supplied in a lower chamber. These assays are often time-consuming and are associated with several limitations due to manual counting and inconsistent results; low signal-to-noise ratio and fluorescence interference; and high cost and the need for specific equipment. Here, we describe a simple, direct, and easy ATP luminescence-based motility assay (ALMA), which can be used for 96-well plate quantification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Cell Culture Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Migration Assays*
  • Culture Media, Serum-Free
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Luminescence*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Culture Media, Serum-Free
  • Adenosine Triphosphate