What is the difference between PromoCell NHEK and NHEK GM3?
The difference between PromoCell NHEK and NHEK GM3 lies in the growth medium used during cell isolation:
NHEK (Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes) are isolated in Keratinocyte Growth Medium 2 (C‑20011), a serum‑free medium that contains bovine pituitary extract (BPE).
NHEK GM3 are isolated in Keratinocyte Growth Medium 3 (C‑20021), an improved serum‑free and BPE‑free medium, offering a more defined culture environment.
Both NHEK and NHEK GM3:
NHEK (Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes) are isolated in Keratinocyte Growth Medium 2 (C‑20011), a serum‑free medium that contains bovine pituitary extract (BPE).
NHEK GM3 are isolated in Keratinocyte Growth Medium 3 (C‑20021), an improved serum‑free and BPE‑free medium, offering a more defined culture environment.
Both NHEK and NHEK GM3:
- are isolated from the epidermis of juvenile foreskin or adult skin, and
- are available from single‑donor or pooled‑donor preparations.
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Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes (NHEK) juvenile foreskin, single donor
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Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated from the epidermis of juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.
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Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated from the epidermis of juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.
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Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated from the epidermis of juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.
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Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated from the epidermis of juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.
Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes (NHEK), juvenile foreskin isolated in Growth Medium 3, single donor
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C-12011
Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated in serum-free and BPE-free Keratinocyte Growth Medium 3. Available from juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.
Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes (NHEK) adult, isolated in Growth Medium 3, single donor
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Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated in serum-free and BPE-free Keratinocyte Growth Medium 3. Available from juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.
Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes (NHEK) juvenile foreskin, isolated in Growth Medium 3, pooled
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Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated in serum-free and BPE-free Keratinocyte Growth Medium 3. Available from juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.
Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocytes (NHEK) adult, isolated in Growth Medium 3, pooled
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C-12016
Primary Human Keratinocytes isolated in serum-free and BPE-free Keratinocyte Growth Medium 3. Available from juvenile foreskin or adult skin from single or pooled donors.