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Product Description
Rat Primary Pulmonary Vein Smooth Muscle Cells from Cell Biologics are isolated from the pulmonary vein tissues of 6-8 weeks old laboratory Sprague–Dawley rat and grown in gelatin pre-coated tissues culture flask with Cell Biologics’ Complete Growth Medium. Cells at passage 2-3 are harvested from flasks and cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 0.5x106 cells per ml and is delivered frozen. Rat Primary Pulmonary Vein Smooth Muscle Cells are characterized by immunofluorescence staining with antibody of α-smooth muscle actin (A2547, Sigma) and are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. These cells can be expanded for 2-3 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 under the cell culture conditions specified by Cell Biologics. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells are not recommended.
Storage
Cryopreserved cells are shipped with dry ice overnight. Upon arrival, transfer frozen cells to liquid nitrogen (-180°C) immediately until ready for use. Live cell shipment is also available on request. Primary cells can never be kept at -20 °C or -80 °C freezer.
Authorized Uses of Cell Biologics’ Products
Rat Primary Pulmonary Vein Smooth Muscle Cells from Cell Biologics are distributed for research purposes only. Our products are not authorized for human use, for in vitro diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Transfer or resale of any Cell Biologics’ cells or products from the purchaser to other markets, organizations or individuals is prohibited by Cell Biologics without the company’s written consent. Cell Biologics’ Terms and Conditions must be accepted before submitting an order.
Disclaimer
Investigators should handle the cells with caution and treat all animal cells as potential pathogens, since no test procedure can completely guarantee the absence of infectious agents.
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