3514-05A

Human Carotid Artery Smooth Muscle Cells: HCtASMC, adult

• NACRES: NA.81
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• Biological source: human carotid artery (normal)
• Growth mode: Adherent
• Relevant disease(s): stroke; cardiovascular diseases

Properties

• biological source: human carotid artery (normal)
• packaging: pkg of 500,000 cells
• manufacturer/tradename: Cell Applications, Inc
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: 23
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): stroke; cardiovascular diseases
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

General description

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Human Carotid Artery Smooth Muscle Cells (HCtASMC) provide a useful in vitro system to study all aspects of cardiovascular function and disease, especially those related to mechanisms of hyperplasia and hypertrophy of intimal smooth muscle cells leading to vascular occlusion in atherosclerosis and stent restenosis.Characterization: positive for smooth muscle cell specific alpha-actin expression.

Application

cardiovascluar function, transfer of oxygenated blood to skull, brain, neck, face, effects of drugs

Biochem/physiol Actions

Artery

Preparation Note

• 2nd passage, >500,000 cells in Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO
• Can be cultured at least 10 doublings

Please refer to the HCtASMC Culture Protocol.

Other Notes

Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO

Disclaimer

This product is regulated in France when intended for scientific purposes, including import, export, and conservation activities (Articles L.1211-1, paragraph 2, and L.1243-4 of the French Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. end user) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry responsible for Research (as referenced in Article L.1245-5-1 II of the French Public Health Code) or a conservation authorization from the same ministry (as referenced in Article L.1243-4 of the French Public Health Code). By placing an order for this product, you confirm that you have obtained the appropriate import or conservation authorization for the product. For more information regarding the use of human biological samples for research purposes in France, please contact the relevant French authorities.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable