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title: Can cells move within the hydrogel matrix (migration/invasion)?
description: Yes, cell mobility on VitroGel® can be observed in both 3D and 2D hydrogel coating cultures. VitroGel® can also be used for spheroid invasion, wound healing, or 3D cell migration assays.
url: "https://www.thewellbio.com/docs/can-cells-move-within-the-hydrogel-matrix-migration-invasion/"
updated: "2024-08-19"
category: "3D Cell Models & Functional Assays"
tags:
  - Invasion/Migration
---

# Can cells move within the hydrogel matrix (migration/invasion)?

Yes, cell mobility on VitroGel® can be observed in both 3D and 2D hydrogel coating cultures. VitroGel® can also be used for spheroid invasion, wound healing, or 3D cell migration assays.