Description
Human pericytes are mesenchymal-like cells that are associated with a network of small blood vessels. Embedded within the vascular basement membrane and adjacent to endothelial cells, pericytes are involved in stabilization of the walls of blood vessels, regulation of blood flow and angiogenesis. The immortalized Human Pericytes from Creative Bioarray expression CD146, NG2, PECAM, Alpha-smooth muscle actin (ASMA), Desmin.
Recommended Medium
SuperCult® Immortalized Human Pericyte Medium (Cat No.: CM-C12030Z)
Freezing Medium
Complete medium supplemented with 10% (v/v) DMSO
Culture Properties
Adherent
Immortalization Method
SV40 large T antigen
Applications
For Research Use Only
Growth Properties
Cells are cultured as a monolayer at 37°C in a humidified atmosphere with 5% CO2.
Storage and Shipping
Directly and immediately transfer cells from dry ice to liquid nitrogen upon receiving and keep the cells in liquid nitrogen until cell culture needed for experiments.
Note: Never can cells be kept at -20°C.
Citation Guidance
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What research applications are ideal for using Immortalized Human Pericytes?
These cells are invaluable for a range of research applications, including vascular biology, angiogenesis studies, tissue engineering, wound healing, and understanding the blood-brain barrier. They also serve as a reliable model for studying pericyte-related pathologies.
How can these pericytes benefit my research compared to primary pericytes?
Immortalized Human Pericytes offer a consistent and long-lasting model that generates reproducible results, unlike primary pericytes which have a limited lifespan and exhibit donor variability. This consistency is crucial for in-depth and long-term studies.