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Which of the PromoCell DetachKits, C-41200 or C-41202 should I use to trypsinize the HNEpC?
You can use our standard DetachKit (C-41200) to subculture the human nasal epithelial cells. Some customers still prefer to use our DetachKit-2 (C-41202) as it has a lower trypsin/EDTA concentration but tests in our cell culture lab haven’t revealed any adverse effects when using C-41200.
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From what muscles does PromoCell isolate the SkMC?
Our skeletal muscle cells are mainly isolated from M. pectoralis, sometimes also from M. gastrocnemius, M. intercostales or M. gluteus maximus.
The exact localization is specified in the Certificate of Analysis.Related Links and Documents
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When should I use DetachKit, when DetachKit-2?
Our DetachKit (C-41200) is optimized for primary cells and can be used to trypsinize all Normal Human Cells supplied by PromoCell.
Detach Kit-2 was developed for very gentle detachment and is still used by some investigators to subculture Human Nasal Epithelial Cells (HNEpC).Related Links and Documents
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Can I detect the differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by their morphology, without doing any cell staining?
- Adipogenic differentiation can be identified morphologically and without any staining by the formation of intracellular lipid vesicles.
- In contrast, when MSC differentiate into bone cells, there is no significant change in morphology. It is recommended to perform Alkaline Phosphatase staining to detect osteoblastic differentiation or Alizarin Red S staining to show osteoblast mineralization.
- Chondrogenic differentiation is generally performed as spheroids in 3-D cell culture and not in 2-D monolayer culture. Staining with Alcian Blue to visualize the differentiation process is indispensable.
- Neurogenic differentiation can be detected using neuron specific markers (e.g. beta-3 tubulin, NeuN, MAP2) and by their typical neuronal morphology.
For differentiation protocols, please see attached Application Notes.
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What markers does PromoCell test to characterize their Adult Human Stem and Blood Cells?
All Adult Human Blood and Stem cells are analysed by flow cytometry to express defined markers. MSCs are additionally tested for their capacity to differentiate into the osteogenic, chondrogenic and adipogenic lineages. For more details, please see Certificate of Analysis of the respective cell type (“Phenotypic characterization”).
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Can the cell pellets be used to establish a growing culture?
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.
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How many passages can I perform with PromoCell Normal Human Cells?
PromoCell does not determine the number of passages but instead we calculate the population doublings (PD) that can be performed with the cells. The term passage only describes the process of detachment and replating and does not take into account different split ratios. The optimal split ratio is calculated from the actual cell yield after trypsinisation and the recommended plating density. In most of our cell types, the split ratio is usually between 1:3 and 1:6. Using 1:4 splits (i.e. increasing the growth surface by factor 4 each time), 15 doublings are achieved after 6-8 passages.
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Does the Osteoblast Growth Medium support osteoblast proliferation or differentiation? Does the medium contain any recombinant growth factors?
Our Osteoblast Growth Medium (C-27001) consists of the Basal Medium supplemented with 10% (v/v) FCS, but with no recombinant growth factors. The medium primarily supports the proliferative capacity of normal human osteoblasts. It does not contain osteogenic factors (like dexamethasone and beta-glycerophosphate) that promote differentiation as many users test their own chemical compounds (growth factors, hormones), or examine the effects of physical strain or sheer stress on the differentiated functions. The Osteoblast Growth Medium is well-suited as the basis for these applications and can be supplemented with further growth factors if necessary. To specifically induce mineralization, PromoCell supply Osteoblast Mineralization Medium (C-27020).
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Is it feasible to store the melanocytes for a second time in liquid nitrogen after subculture, similar to cell lines?
Upon arrival, you can either defrost the cells immediately and seed them in a TC vessel or store the vial in liquid nitrogen until needed.
It is possible to re-freeze normal human cells but PromoCell does not recommend it, because each freezing cycle leads to a loss in proliferation potential. If you want to freeze them, please use our Cryo-SFM (C-29910). It is also recommended to freeze the cells at an early passage.
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What is the exact localization of PromoCell’s HNEpC (C-12620)?
Our Nasal Epithelial Cells are isolated from nasal septum or adenoids.
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