BALB/c Primary Hepatocytes from Cell Biologics are isolated from liver tissues of pathogen-free laboratory BALB/c mice. Cells at passage 0 are cryo-preserved and each vial contains 3x10^6 cells per ml. BALB/c Primary Hepatocytes are characterized by immunofluorescence staining with an antibody of ZO-1. Cells can be plated on culture plates for desired experiments under the cell culture conditions specified by Cell Biologics. Primary hepatocytes can not be cultured indefinitely and can not be passaged.
Cell Origin
Mouse
Cell Type
Hepatocyte
Application
Mouse Primary Hepatocytes can be used in standard biochemical procedures include PCR, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, metabolism, drug-drug interaction, drug transporter activity toxicity of drug candidates or cell derivatives for desired research applications.
Disclaimer
Investigators should handle the cells that they receive from Cell Biologics with caution and treat all animal cells as potential pathogens, since no test procedure can completely guarantee the absence of infectious agents.
Freeze Thaw Recovery
Thaw the cells quickly (<2 min) in a 37°C water bath until just prior to complete thawing.Wipe the outside of the vial with 70% ethanol.Gently resuspend the cells and transfer cells (3 million cells) to a 15 ml sterile tube.Add 7 ml of pre-warmed Cell Biologics Cell Culture Medium (Catalog number M1265, Cell Biologics) gently to the side of the tube and slowly pipette up and down 2 to 3 times to resuspend the cells.Carefully pour cell suspension into 2 wells of 6-well-plate (0.7-1.5 million cells per well of 6-well plate).Once the cells have attached to the culture dishes about 70-80% (after 2-8h), gently aspirate supernatant (remove cell debris and non-adherent cells) and replace the pre-warmed Maintenance Medium (Catalog number M1265, Cell Biologics).Cells should be checked daily under a microscope to verify appropriate cell morphology. Proceed with experiment assays within 1-3 days (when cells have reached 90-100% confluence) after plating cells.Note: The numbers of seeding cells in each well may need to be modified according to the user's experience. Recommended seeding density: 200,000 viable cells/cm^2.
Frozen
6×106cells, 3×106cells
Media
Complete Hepatocyte Medium /w Kit (500 ml)
Tissue
Liver
Notes
Investigators should handle the cells with caution and treat all animal cells as potential pathogens, since no test procedure can completely guarantee the absence of infectious agents.
Species
Mouse
Species details
BALB/c Mouse
Applications
Hepatologic Research
Product Use
BALB/c Primary Hepatocytes 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 (-150°C) immediately until ready for use. Cells should be plated and used directly for desired studies within 1-2 weeks upon receipt. Primary cells can never be kept at -20 °C or -80 °C freezer.