Monkey Astrocytes

Catalog No. MK-6285

Suggested Medium: Complete Astrocyte Medium/w Kit – 500 ml

Catalog No. M2266

Product Description

Cynomolgus Monkey Astrocytes from Cell Biologics are isolated from Cynomolgus Monkey brain tissues. Cells are grown in tissue culture flasks and incubated in Cell Biologics’ Cell Culture Medium for 7-21 days. Prior to shipping, cells at passage 1 are detached from flasks and cryopreserved in vials. Each vial contains 0.5x10⁶ cells per ml.

Product Testing

Monkey Astrocytes from Cell Biologics are tested for expression of GFAP antibody by Immunofluorescence Staining. Cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma. Cells can be expanded for 3-5 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 under the cell culture conditions specified by Cell Biologics. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells is not recommended.

Laboratory Applications

Monkey Astrocytes can be used in assays of standard biochemical procedures performed with cell cultures include RT-PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescent flow cytometry, or generating cell derivatives for desired research applications.

Storage of Cell Biologics Products

Cell Biologics ships frozen cells on dry ice. On receipt, immediately transfer frozen cells to liquid nitrogen until ready for experimental use. Live-cell shipment is also available on request. Primary cells can never be kept at -20 °C.

Authorized Uses of Cell Biologics Products

Monkey Astrocytes from Cell Biologics are distributed for internal research purposes only. Our products are not authorized for human use, for in vitro diagnostic procedures, or for 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 that they receive from Cell Biologics with caution and treat all animal cells as potential pathogens, since no test procedure can completely guarantee the absence of infectious agents.

Warranty and Liability

Cell Biologics’ guarantee applies only to your purchase of Cell Biologics’ cells with Cell Biologics’ Media and Coating Solution, for appropriate cell culture and cell testing following Cell Biologics’ online protocols within 35 days from the date of product delivery.