Cre-Expressing Rat Primary Mammary Epithelial Cells from Cell Biologics are isolated from the breast tissues of 6-8 weeks old laboratory SpragueDawley 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 0.5x10^6 cells per ml and is delivered frozen. Cre-Expressing Rat Primary Mammary Epithelial Cells are characterized by immunofluorescent staining with E-cadherin (sc-8426, Santa Cruz) or ZO-1 (MABT11, clone R40.76, Millipore) antibody. 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
Epithelial Cells
Cell Models
Cre
Media
Complete Epithelial Cell Medium w/ Kit 500 ml
Tissue
Mammary
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
Rat
Applications
Endocrine Research
Product Use
Cre-Expressing Rat Primary Mammary Epithelial 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.