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Human Mononuclear Cells (hMNC)
Human Mononuclear Cells from Cord Blood (hMNC-CB), single donor, ultra-pure
Mononuclear Cells (MNC) represent the lymphocyte and monocyte fraction isolated from umbilical cord blood or peripheral blood. They are prepared by optimized low-density gradient centrifugation, which effectively reduces the granulocyte content. Red blood cells are gently but thoroughly depleted by proprietary techniques instead of osmotic lysis. This results in ultra-pure mononuclear cells with superior viability and unchanged biological function. In addition, the cells do not clump after thawing, allowing for easy handling and reproducible results.
The MNC can be used directly for experiments or as a starting material for the isolation of several cell types, e.g., hematopoietic and endothelial progenitors, monocytes, and lymphocyte subpopulations.
Please note: Cryopreserved human mononuclear cells are not suitable for the in vitro generation of macrophages using our Macrophage Generation Media XF. Always use freshly isolated human mononuclear cells or human monocytes for this application.
- Our hMNC are now also available from HLA-typed donors.
Recommended plating density | 1.000.000 cells per ml |
Tested markers | Scatter (flow cytometry) for cell size and granularity identify Lymphocytes, Monocytes and Granulocytes in hMNC-CB |


Short protocol:
- Trypsinize the cells as usual
- Centrifuge and resuspend in suitable cold freezing medium at a density of 1-4 x 106 cells/ml
- Cool down the cells slowly to -80°C (approx. -1°C per min). We recommend to use "Mr. Frosty" from Nalge or "CoolCell" from Biocision; which both provide gradual and controlled cooling rates when placed in a -80°C freezer overnight.
- Transfer the vials into liquid nitrogen for long-term storage
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells (C-12974/C-12971/C-12977) need Fibronectin-coating when grown in PromoCell MSC Growth Medium XF (C-28019) and when differentiated in MSC Neurogenic (C-28015); Adipogenic (C-28016); or Osteogenic (C-28013) Differentiation Media.
- Human monocyte-derived macrophages (C-12914/C-12916/C-12915/C-12917) must be seeded into Fibronectin-coated culture vessels in combination with PromoCell's M1- and M2-Generation Media XF (C-28055; C-28056).
- For efficient induction of osteoblast mineralization with PromoCell's Osteoblast Mineralization Medium (C-27020); the TC plates should be pre-coated with collagen type I.
- Liquid phase storage provides a consistent temperature of -196°C; a longer holding time and a greater vial capacity but involves the risk of contamination issues.
- Storage in the gas phase is very safe with respect to contaminations but the holding time of the cells is shorter and the vial capacity is reduced.
Our MNC lots are checked for the rate of lymphocytes monocytes and granulocytes w/o staining by FSC/SSC using a flow cytometer. A sample plot is attached. For our purified CD14+ monocytes we additionally perform a CD14+ staining.







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