A specialized somatic stem cell (SSC) population in the human endometrium, often identified by using the Side Population (SP) technique, is thought to mediate the endometrial regeneration. The Human Endometrial Somatic Stem Cells are established from human endometrial side population cells, specifically from the Epithelial fraction (ICEp; Cat. No. T4107) or the Stromal fraction (ICEs; Cat. No. T4108). Both cell types retain the ability to undergo osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation in vitro . After adipogenic induction, the cells show lipid accumulation in the cytoplasm and increased expression of lipoprotein lipase (LPL). When under osteogenic induction, the cells stain positive for bonesialoprotein (BSP) and show increased expression of osterix. Furthermore, both cell types are capable of reconstructing total endometrial-like tissue in vivo when transplanted beneath the renal capsule of NOD-SCID mice. The Human Endometrial Somatic Stem Cells serve as a reliable model to test relevant targets for endometrial physiology and pathology.
Cell Type
Primary Cells
Disease
Normal
Gender
Donor Info Not Disclosed
Growth Properties
Adherent
Quantity
5x105 cells / 1.0 ml
Tissue
Reproductive
Morphology
Polygonal
Species
Human (H. sapiens)
Propagation
Use of PriCoatTMT25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. Grow cells inECM-coated culture vessels unless otherwise specified in the Propagation Requirements below.The base medium for this cell line is Prigrow IV medium available in ABM, Cat. No. TM004. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum (TM999)* to a final concentration of 10%, L-glutamine to 2mM and Penicillin/Streptomycin(G255). Atmosphere: air, 95%; Carbon dioxide (CO2), 5%. * abm does not recommend to use heat-inactivated FBS for cell culture unless specified otherwise.