The Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) Rat Primary Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells from Cell Biologics are isolated from the heart tissues of 9-week old ZDF Rat and grown in gelatin pre-coated tissue culture flask with Cell Biologics Complete Growth Medium. Cells at passage 3 are harvested from flasks and cryo-preserved in vials. Each vial contains 0.5x106 cells per ml and is delivered frozen. ZDF Rat Primary Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells are characterized by use of fluorescence-labeled acetylated low-density lipoprotein (DiI-Ac-LDL) uptake (Catalog No. L-35353, Invitrogen), a functional marker for endothelial cells. These cells are negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi, and mycoplasma and can be expanded for 3-5 passages at a split ratio of 1:2 under the cell culture conditions specified by Cell Biologics. Repeated freezing and thawing of cells are not recommended.
Cell Type
Endothelial
Cell Models
ZDF
Media
M1266 Complete Endothelial Cell Medium w/ Kit - 500 ml
Tissue
Cardiac Microvascular
Species
Rat
Note
Investigators should handle the cells with caution and treat all primary cells as potential pathogens, since no test procedure can completely guarantee the absence of infectious agents.
Product Use
ZDF Rat Primary Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells from Cell Biologics are distributed for research purposes only. Our products are not authorized for human use, for in vitro diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Transfer or resale of any Cell Biologics cells or products from the purchaser to other markets, organizations or individuals is prohibited by Cell Biologics without the companys written consent. Cell Biologics Terms and Conditions must be accepted before submitting an order.
Storage
Cryopreserved cells are shipped with dry ice overnight. Upon arrival, transfer frozen cells to liquid nitrogen (-180°C) immediately until ready for use. Live cell shipment is also available on request. Primary cells can never be kept at -20 °C or -80 °C freezer.
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