Human Brachiocephalic Artery Smooth Muscle Cells: HBcASMC, adult (C15-1302-996)

General description

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Human Brachiocephalic Artery Smooth Muscle Cells (HBcASMC) 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.

Cell Line Origin

Artery

Application

cardiovascluar function, oxygenated blood supply to arm, head, neck, blood pressure, artery flexibility

Components

Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO

Preparation Note

• 2nd passage, >500,000 cells in Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO
• Can be cultured at least 12 doublings

Subculture Routine

Please refer to the HBcASMC Culture Protocol.

biological source: human brachiocephalic artery (normal). Quality Level: 100. packaging: pkg of 500,000 . cells. manufacturer/tradename: Cell Applications, Inc. growth mode: Adherent. karyotype: 2n : 46. morphology: smooth muscle. technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable. relevant disease(s): diabetes. cardiovascular diseases. shipped in: dry ice. storage temp.: −. 196°C. Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable.