
Cat. No. | T0571 |
Name | Immortalized Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells |
Description |
Immortalized Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells were isolated from neonatal human globes and spontaneously immortalized in culture. They retained typical morphology of the pigmented epithelium and expresses markers Chx10, Pax6, Ki67, and Oct4. It recommended for studies on the retinal pigment epithelium, and diseases associated such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Immunocytochemistry used to detect markers. |
Organism | Human (H. sapiens) |
Tissue | Retina |
Donor History | Not disclosed |
Growth Properties | Adherent, elongated with tapered ends |
Cell Type | Immortalized Cells |
Storage Condition | Vapor phase of liquid nitrogen, or below -130°C. |
Shipping Conditions | Ship with dry ice. |
Product Format | Frozen |
Intended Use | This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use. |
BioSafety | II |
Certificate of Analysis | For batch-specific test results, refer to the applicable certificate of analysis that can be found at www.abmgood.com. |
Growth Conditions |
Grow cells in culture wares coated with the Gelatin Coating Solution (0.1%) (TM063). PriGrow IV (TM004) + 10% FBS + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂ |
Unpacking and Storage Instructions |
1. Visually examine the packaging containers for signs of leakage or breakage. 2. Immediately transfer frozen cells from dry ice packaging to a temperature below -130°C, preferably in liquid nitrogen vapor phase storage, until ready for use. To ensure the highest level of viability, thaw the vial and initiate culture as soon as possible upon receipt. If continued storage is desired, the vial should only be stored below -130°C or in liquid nitrogen vapor phase. Do not store at -70°C, as it will result in loss of viability. |
Thawing Protocol |
1. Thaw cells quickly in a 37°C water bath while agitating gently (maximum 2 minutes). The vial cap should be kept above the water level to minimize the risk of contamination. 2. Decontaminate the vial by spraying and wiping the exterior of the vial with 70% ethanol. From this point onwards, all operations should be strictly carried out inside a biological safety cabinet using aseptic conditions. 3. Transfer the cell suspension into a 15ml sterile conical tube containing 5ml of pre-warmed, complete growth media. Centrifuge cells at 125xg for 5-7 minutes. 4. Aspirate the supernatant without disturbing the cell pellet. Re-suspend the cell pellet in the recommended pre-warmed, complete growth media and dispense into a T25 culture flask. 5. Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions. |
Subculture Protocol |
Volumes given below are for a T75 flask; proportionally increase or decrease the volume as required per culture vessel size. Subculture cells once the culture vessel is 80% confluent. 1. Aspirate the culture media, and add 2-3ml of pre-warmed 0.25% Trypsin-EDTA to the culture vessel. 2. Observe the cells under a microscope to confirm detachment (typically within 2-10 minutes). Cells that are difficult to detach can be put in 37°C, for several minutes to facilitate detachment. 3. Neutralize Trypsin-EDTA by adding an equal volume of the complete growth media into the culture vessel. 4. Transfer the culture suspension into a sterile centrifuge tube, and centrifuge at 125xg for 5 minutes. The actual centrifuge duration and speed may vary depending on the cell type. 5. Aspirate the supernatant, and re-suspend the pellet with pre-warmed fresh complete growth media. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels, as desired. 6. Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions. |
Cryopreservation |
Cryopreservation Medium (TM024), or complete growth media with 10% DMSO. |
Seeding Density (cells/cm2) | 30,000 - 50,000 |
Population Doubling Time (h) | 48 - 58 |
Immortalization Method | Spontaneous immortalization |
Expression |
Chx10, Pax6, Ki67, and Oct4 |
Material Citation | If use of this material results in a scientific publication, please cite the material in the following manner: Applied Biological Materials Inc, Cat. No. T0571. |
Warranty | abm warrants that cell lines shall be viable upon initiation of culture for a period of thirty (30) days after shipment and that they shall meet the specifications on the applicable abm Material Product Information sheet, certificate of analysis, and/or catalog description. Such thirty (30) day period is referred to herein as the "Warranty Period”. |
Disclaimer |
1. All test parameters provided in the CoA are conducted using abm's
standardized culture system and procedures. The stated values may vary
under the end-user's culture conditions. Please verify that the product
is suitable for your studies by referencing published papers or ordering
RNA (0.5 μg, Cat.# C207, $450.00) or cell lysate (100 μg, Cat.# C206,
$600.00) to perform preliminary experiments, or alternatively use our
Gene Expression Assay Service (Cat# C138). All sales are final. 2. We recommend live cell shipments for ease of cell transfer and this
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end-user will need to evaluate the feasibility of live cell shipment by
taking into account the final destination's temperature variation and
its geographical location. In addition, we thoroughly test our cell
lines for freeze-thaw recovery. If frozen cells were received and not
recovered in your lab under the exact, specified conditions (using
recommended culture vessel, media, additional supplements, and
atmospheric conditions), a live cell replacement is possible at a cost
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initiation of culture for a period of thirty (30) days after shipment
and that they shall meet the specifications on the applicable abm
Material Product Information sheet, certificate of analysis, and/or
catalog description. Such thirty (30) day period is referred to herein
as the "Warranty Period."
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Depositor | National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology |
Application | Research Use Only. |
Material Citation | If use of this material results in a scientific publication, please cite the material in the following manner: Applied Biological Materials Inc, Cat. No. T0571 |