R150-05A

Rat Skeletal Muscle Cells: RSkMC, adult

• Synonym(s): RSkMC, RSkMC cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• NACRES: NA.81

Properties

• biological source: rat skeletal muscle (normal limb)
• packaging: pkg of 500,000 cells
• manufacturer/tradename: Cell Applications, Inc
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: 2n = 42
• morphology: Skeletal muscle
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): muscular dystrophy
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

General description

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Rat Skeletal Muscle Cells (RSkMC) provide a useful system to study many aspects of muscular function and disease and can serve as an intermediate model of human diseases. Skeletal Muscle Cells also play an instrumental role in the glucose metabolism and diabetes.

Cell Line Origin

Muscle

Application

lipid and glucose metabolism, exercise, insulin action, cell signaling

Components

Rat Skeletal Muscle Cell Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO

Preparation Note

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

Subculture Routine

Please refer to the RSkMC Culture Protocol.

Safety Information

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