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402OA-05A

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Human Chondrocytes - Osteoarthritis: HC-OA, adult

Synonym(s):

HC-OA cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
NACRES:
NA.81

biological source

human articular cartilage (osteoarthritic)

Quality Level

packaging

pkg of 500,000 cells

manufacturer/tradename

Cell Applications, Inc

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 46

morphology

chondrocyte

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

arthritis

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

General description

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HC-OA Human Chondrocytes are derived from human articular cartilage of donors with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory disease characterized by increased degradation of cartilage tissue in the joint due to overproduction of enzymes degrading the extracellular matrix. Despite the initial proliferation and activation of chondrocytes, they are not able to efficiently repair the degrading cartilage. Instead, chondrocytes undergo terminal differentiation and eventually apoptose, leading to mineralization of cartilage in a process resembling bone formation during development. Thus, HC-OA provide a useful model to study changes in chondrocyte biology in response to abnormal environment of the OA joint.

Characterization: Positive for aggrecan after differentiation.

HC-OA have been used to demonstrate that THF-alpha activates transcription of ADAMTS-4, a metalloproteinase implicated in cartilage degradation in OA, via p38-MAPK-dependent mechanism (Xue, 2013).

Cell Line Origin

Cartilage

Application

model for studying chondrocyte biology in an osteoarthritis joint

Components

Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO

Preparation Note

  • 1st passage, >500,000 cells in Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO
  • Can be cultured at least 10 doublings

Subculture Routine

Please refer to the HC-OA Culture Protocol.

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Hongfei Zhang et al.
Clinical rheumatology, 39(11), 3473-3478 (2020-05-11)
LncRNA CTBP1-AS2 has been reported to be involved in type 2 diabetes and cardiomyocyte hypertrophy, while its roles in other human diseases are unknown. Our preliminary deep sequencing analysis showed altered expression of CTBP1-AS2 in osteoarthritis (OA). In addition, CTBP1-AS2
Quanzhi Liang et al.
BMC geriatrics, 21(1), 57-57 (2021-01-16)
Osteopontin plays critical roles in osteoarthritis (OA) by regulating the functions of osteoclasts. It is known that osteopontin can induce the expression of lncRNA HOX transcript antisense RNA (HOTAIR), indicating the involvement of HOTAIR in OA. This study was carried
Xiangxiang Sun et al.
International journal of biological sciences, 16(6), 994-1009 (2020-03-07)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common type of arthritis. Chronic inflammation is an important contributor to the pathogenesis of OA. The maturation and secretion of proinflammatory cytokines are controlled by inflammasomes, especially NLRP1 (NLR Family Pyrin Domain Containing 1) and NLRP3.

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