The ability to expand neural stem / progenitor cells (NPCs) in vitro offers significant potential for their utilization as a cell source for cell therapy applications, as well as a model system for understanding neural development and pathology. Irvine Scientific provides comprehensive solutions for supporting NPC culture, including cell attachment substrates, media, biopreservation solutions, and growth factors.
Neural Progenitor Cell Expansion Xeno-Free, Serum-Free Medium
PRIME-XV™ NPC Expansion XSFM (Cat. No. 91131)
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- Supports the expansion of human, rat and mouse neural progenitor cells
- Maintains neural progenitor cell potential to differentiate into neurons, oligodendrocytes and astrocytes
- Manufactured under cGMP conditions
- Available as a ready-to-use complete medium in convenient 250mL packaging
- Custom packaging available
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Neural Progenitor Cells Attachment Substrates
PRIME-XV™ MatrIS F (Cat. 31001)
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- Recombinant Human Matrix Protein
- Proprietary attachment substrate for the culture of human stem/progenitor cells under serum-free conditions
- Recombinant human matrix protein to ensure lot-to-lot consistency
- Available in 200 µg lyophilized packaging
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PRIME-XV™ Human Fibronectin (Cat. 31002)
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- Human Plasma-Derived Fibronectin, Carrier Free
- Validated use in a variety of primary cell attachment and spreading applications
- Carrier free
- Available in 1mg packaging
- Processed under cGMP conditions
- Custom packaging available
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Neural Progenitor Cells Preservation
PRIME-XV™ Hypothermic Preservation Solution (Cat. 31003)
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- Protein-Free, Defined Hypothermic Preservation Solution for Cells and Tissues
- Animal component-free, protein-free solution
- Supports storage and shipping stability for biologics under hypothermic (2–8°C) conditions
- Reduces cellular stress response from chilling and re-warming of cells and tissues
- Provides pH buffering, osmotic/oncotic support and energy substrates to balance intracellular states at low temperatures
- No additional components are needed
- Manufactured under cGMP conditions
- Available in 10 mL packaging
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PRIME-XV™ Cryogenic Preservation Solution (Cat. 31004)
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- Protein-Free, Defined Cryogenic Preservation Solution for Cells and Tissues
- Animal component-free, protein-free solution
- Enables a variety of cell types to preserve at -80°C to -196°C temperature environments
- Reduces post-preservation necrosis and apoptosis compared to commercial and home-brew isotonic formulations
- No additional components are needed
- Manufactured under cGMP conditions
- Available in 10 mL packaging
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