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ReNcell VM Human Neural Progenitor Cell LIne

ReNcell VM is an immortalized human neural progenitor cell line with the ability to readily differentiate into neurons & glial cells.

Synonym(s):

Human NSC Line, Human Neural Stem Cell Line, Human Neural Stem Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106509
eCl@ss:
32011203
NACRES:
NA.81

biological source

human

Quality Level

100

manufacturer/tradename

Chemicon®
ReNcell

technique(s)

cell culture | stem cell: suitable

input

sample type neural stem cell(s)

shipped in

liquid nitrogen

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General description

Product Source: Human ventral mesencephalon brain tissue
ReNcell VM is an immortalized human neural progenitor cell line with the ability to readily differentiate into neurons and glial cells. ReNcell VM was derived from the ventral mesencephalon region of human fetal brain. Immortalized by retroviral transduction with the v-myc oncogene, this cell line grows rapidly as a monolayer on laminin with a doubling time of 20-30 hours. Karyotype analyses indicate that the ReNcell VM retains a normal diploid karyotype in culture even after prolonged passage (>45 passages). ReNcell VM was developed by the ReNeuron Group plc, a biotech company that specializes in using human somatic stem cells for therapeutics. In experiments performed by the ReNeuron Group plc, ReNcell VM can be differentiated in vitro to a high level of human dopaminergic neurons. Neurons differentiated from ReNcell VM have furthermore been shown to be electophysiologically active. ReNcell VM may be used for a variety of research applications such as studies of neurotoxicity, neurogenesis, electrophysiology, neurotransmitter and receptor functions. ReNcell VM cells have been obtained in a legal and ethical manner, compliant with current local informed consent procedures.

ReNcell Now Used in a 3D Cell Model of Alzheimer′s Disease!
Tanzi, R and Kim, DY et. al. A three-dimensional human neural cell culture model of Alzheimer′s disease. Nature. 2014 Nov 13;515(7526):274-8.
(Published in Nature)

Cell Line Description

Neural Stem Cells

Application

Research Category
Stem Cell Research

Components

> 1x106 viable ReNcell VM cells derived from human ventral mesencephalon brain tissue, cryopreserved. Store in liquid nitrogen.

Quality

Each lot of ReNcell VM cells has been validated for high level of expression of Nestin and Sox 2 and for their self-renewal and multi-lineage differentiation capacities. Cells also display normal karyotype as assessed by chromosome spread and tested negative for mycoplasma. Maternal blood has been screened for HIV, HTLV, Hepatitis B and C.

Storage and Stability

When stored at the recommended storage conditions (liquid nitrogen), ReNcell VM cells are stable up to the expiration date. Do not expose to elevated temperatures. Discard any remaining reagents after the expiration date. We recommend that the cells be used within ten passages.

Other Notes

This product is intended for sale and sold solely to academic institutions for internal academic research use per the terms of the "Academic Use Agreement" as detailed in the product documentation. For information regarding any other use, please contact licensing@emdmillipore.com.

Legal Information

CHEMICON 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.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

does not flash

Flash Point(C)

does not flash

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Chandrasekhar Kothapalli et al.
Biomaterials science, 8(19), 5452-5464 (2020-10-01)
While the mechanotransduction-induced fate of adult neural stem/progenitor cells (NPCs) is relatively known, how substrate stiffness regulates the temporal evolution of the biomechanics and phenotype of developmentally relevant human fetal NPCs (hNPCs) and their mechanosensing pathways remain unknown. Here, we
Jeremy D Hill et al.
Brain, behavior, and immunity, 76, 165-181 (2018-11-23)
New neurons are continuously produced by neural stem cells (NSCs) within the adult hippocampus. Numerous diseases, including major depressive disorder and HIV-1 associated neurocognitive disorder, are associated with decreased rates of adult neurogenesis. A hallmark of these conditions is a
Mehdi Jorfi et al.
Scientific reports, 8(1), 2450-2450 (2018-02-07)
Neurospheroids are commonly used for in vitro disease modeling and drug screening. However, the heterogeneity in size of the neurospheroids mixtures available through current methods limits their utility when employed for basic mechanistic studies of neurodegenerative diseases or screening for
Kurt Farrell et al.
Experimental cell research, 362(1), 159-171 (2017-11-14)
Neural progenitor cell (NPC) fate is influenced by a variety of biological cues elicited from the surrounding microenvironment and recent studies suggest their possible role in pediatric glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) development. Since a few GBM cells also display NPC characteristics
Benita Wolf et al.
Open biology, 7(1) (2017-01-20)
Zika virus (ZIKV) causes congenital microcephaly. Although ZIKV can impair cell cycle progression and provoke apoptosis, which probably contributes to disease aetiology through depletion of neural progenitor cells, additional cellular mechanisms may be important. Here, we investigated whether ZIKV infection
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