Description
Human vestibular schwannomas represent Schwann cell tumors of the vestibular nerve, compromising 10% of all intracranial neoplasms. Immortalized Human Vestibular Schwannoma Cells from Creative Bioarray go beyond 30 passages.
Recommended Medium
Immortalized Human Vestibular Schwannoma Cell Medium (Cat No.: CM-I2047Z)
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
If you use this products in your scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: Creative Bioarray cat no.
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How do these cells compare to primary schwannoma cells?
Unlike primary cells with limited lifespan, our immortalized cells provide consistent results over extended periods, reducing variability in your experiments and allowing for more robust data collection.
What research applications are these cells suitable for?
These cells are perfect for studying schwannoma biology, testing potential therapies, investigating tumor progression, and exploring molecular mechanisms of vestibular schwannomas.