Technical library - RESOURCES

The recommended Growth Media are specified in the Manual belonging to the cells and can be also found on the product page of the cells ("Recommender products").

PromoCell recommend to trypsinize all Normal Human Cells at room temperature and to monitor the detachment under the microscope. Prolonged trypsinization at 37°C can lead to irreversible damage of the cells.

Yes, RNAlater Solution will denature proteins. Therefore, protein obtained from PromoCell cell pellets will be suitable for applications such as Western blotting or 2D gel electrophoresis, but not for applications that require native protein.

PromoCell cell pellets (C-14**) are an easily accessible source of DNA, RNA, and proteins.

No, the PromoCell cell pellets (C-14**) are frozen at -20°C and cannot be revived. Their main application is to analyze RNA or protein. Cryopreserved cells that can be revived are available from the same donors. Please contact our Technical Customer Support if you need matched viable cells.

Slow growth after subculture can be caused by over-trypsinization or other suboptimal culture conditions. Please see attached trouble shooting guide for possible reasons.

Poor attachment after thawing can be a result of inappropriate freezing, storing or thawing the cells as well as from inadequate culture conditions (medium, incubator). The attached trouble shooting guide should help you to identify the possible reasons.

DC Base Medium (C-28053) consists of 250 ml Basal Medium + SupplementMix. It does not include cytokines and must therefore be supplemented according to the user's individual needs.

DC Generation Medium (C-28050) is ready-to-use and consists of 250 ml Basal Medium + SupplementMix + cytokines.

The Monocyte Attachment Medium allows for the efficient adherence selection (within 1 hr) of monocytes from freshly isolated mononuclear cells while maintaining optimal cell health. The Time-consuming and costly immunomagnetic purification of monocytes prior to DC generation is not necessary and can be skipped when using this medium.

To differentiate the SkMC into myotubes, we recommend to use cells that have undergone a maximum of 4-5 population doublings. For this, the cells (ideally in P2 or P3) are cultured to 60-80% confluency in Skeletal Muscle Cell Growth Medium (C-23060). Then, a change to (serum-free) Differentiation Medium (C-23061) is performed to induce the differentiation process (formation of multinucleated syncytia). After 5 days, switch back to the Skeletal Muscle Cell Growth Medium for another 8 days to complete the differentiation. This protocol leads to stable myotubes and some of the myotubes show spontaneous contractions.

We have obtained best results when the cells have reached 60-80 % confluency. At this point, the Growth Medium is aspirated and replaced by Skeletal Muscle Differentiation Medium. After 2 - 8 days, extensive formation of multinucleated syncytia can be observed. For a stable differentiation of SkMC switch back to Skeletal Muscle Cell Growth Medium after 5 days incubation in Skeletal Muscle Differentiation Medium.

Yes, the Skeletal Muscle Cell Growth Medium can also be used for rat, mouse and rabbit SkMC. We recommend to use the medium right after isolation. Cells that were isolated and cultured in a different medium beforehand may have adapted to the other medium. An abrupt medium change causes stress to the cells resulting in reduced growth rates and lower differentiation capacities.