Description
General description
Mesenchymal stem cells, also known as marrow stromal cells, are defined as a self-renewing population of adherent, bone-marrow-derived multipotent progenitor cells with the capacity to differentiate into several mesenchymal cell lineages. In defined in vitro assays, mesenchymal stem cells have been shown to readily differentiate into lineage-specific cells that form bone, cartilage, fat, tendon, and muscle tissues. Mesenchymal stem cells also provide support and maintenance for the other major stem cell population in the bone marrow, the hematopoietic stem cells.
Application
Research Category
Stem Cell Research
These primary bone marrow derived Rat Mesenchymal Stem Cells isolated from the iliac crest of adult Fisher 344 rats provide a convenient source of multipotent rat mesenchymal stem cells.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Preparation Note
Rat Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Bone Marrow) should be stored in liquid nitrogen. The cells can be passaged for at least 3-5 additional passages.
Analysis Note
- Each vial contains at least 1x10e6 viable cells at passage 2.
- Cells are derived from certified pathogen-free Fisher 344 rats.
- Cells tested negative for mycoplasma contamination.
- Cells tested positive for CD90 expression; negative for CD45 and CD31 expression.
Other Notes
1x10e6 viable Rat Mesenchymal Stem Cells derived from the bone marrow of adult Fisher 344 rats.
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