Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells (HAoSMC)
Primary Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells (HAoSMC) are isolated from plaque-free regions of the human aorta and stain positive for smooth muscle α-actin. The pulsatile pressure produced by the heart causes a cyclic distention of the aorta. The smooth muscle cells in the aortic wall subsequently contract it again. Changes in the arterial wall, associated with vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension, strongly influence this process.
HAoSMC are suitable for studying the role of smooth muscle cells under normal or disease conditions in vitro.
- Request our GMP grade cell culture media for smooth muscle cells.
- Our HAoSMC are now also available from HLA-typed and Diabetes Type I and Type II donors.
Recommended plating density | 5000 - 10000 cells per cm2 |
Passage after thawing | P2 |
Tested markers | Smooth muscle α-Actin positive, CD31 negative |
Guaranteed population doubling | > 15 |