SCCE019

Human Prostate Epithelial Cells, Adult

This prostate Cell line provides an ideal serum-free culture model, without retinoic acid, for the study of prostate cells when grown in our recommended medium.

• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• NACRES: NA.81
• eCl@ss: 32011203
• Biological source: human prostate (epithelial cells)
• Morphology: (epithelial)

Properties

• biological source: human prostate (epithelial cells)
• Quality Segment: 100
• packaging: vial of 500,000 cells
• manufacturer/tradename: Chemicon^®, EpiGRO^®, Millipore
• morphology: (epithelial)
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• shipped in: liquid nitrogen
• storage temp.: -140 to -196°C

Description

General description

Millipore’s Prostate Cell line, when grown in our recommended medium, provides an ideal serum-free culture model, without retinoic acid, for the study of prostate cells. Common uses for these cells are studies of hormonal regulation of the prostate, regulation and control of the secretory function of prostate cells and as a control for the study of prostate cancer. These cells are not exposed to antimicrobials or phenol red when cultured in EpiGRO Prostate Complete Media Kit. Prostate Cells are cryopreserved at passage 2 to ensure highest viability and plating efficiency.

This product is for Research Use Only. This product is not approved for human or veterinary use, or for use in in vitro diagnostic or clinical procedures

Product Source: Human Prostate

Application

Please see data sheet for detailed directions on Thawing, Plating , Feeding, Passaging, etc.

Research Category
Stem Cell Research

Biochem/physiol Actions

Epithelial Cells

Prostrate

Packaging

500,000 cells

Preparation Note

To maintain the cells’ integrity, Millipore recommends unpacking the products immediately upon receipt and storing at a temperature lower than -150°C or in liquid nitrogen vapor phase.

Analysis Note

Cells are negative for HIV (1,2), HBV, HCV, bacteria, mycoplasma and
fungal contamination.

Further growth: Guaranteed to provide 15 or more doublings when grown in the appropriate EpiGRO Medium.

Other Notes

SCCE019

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

EPIGRO is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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.

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable