General descriptionMillipore’s FibroGROTM Xeno-Free Human Foreskin Fibroblasts (Mitomycin C treated) are derived from normal human foreskin (male neonate) and have been isolated and manufactured under xeno-free conditions. Cells have been mitotically inactivated with Mitomycin C and validated not to replicate. Cells are supplied at a low passage number (p6 – p8), tested negative for mycoplasma and can be used as a feeder layer to maintain human embryonic stem cell culture in an undifferentiated state.
Product Source: Human foreskin fibroblasts, derived under xeno-free conditions
ApplicationResearch Category
Stem Cell Research
The FibroGROTM Xeno-Free Human Foreskin Fibroblasts (Mitomycin C treated) are derived from normal human foreskin (male neonate) & have been isolated & manufactured under xeno-free conditions.
Biochem/physiol ActionsFibroblast Cells
Foreskin
Preparation NoteStore in Liquid Nitrogen
Analysis NoteNegative for mycoplasma, HTLV-1&2, Hepatitis B&C, HIV, Treponema palladium.
Other Notes4 vials of Mit-C treated fibroblasts.
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