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Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells: HUVEC, neonatal

Synonym(s):

HUVEC cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
NACRES:
NA.81

biological source

human umbilicus (normal veins)

Quality Level

100

packaging

pkg of 500,000 cells

manufacturer/tradename

Cell Applications, Inc

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 46

morphology

Endothelial

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

arthritis; diabetes; cancer; cardiovascular diseases

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

General description

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Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC) provide a classic model system to study many aspects of endothelial function and disease, such as normal, abnormal and tumor-associated angiogenesis, oxidative stress, hypoxia and inflammation related pathways in endothelia under normal and pathological conditions, cardiovascular-related complications associated with various diseases, mode of action and cardiovascular protection effects of various compounds, etc.

Cell Line Origin

Vein

Application

angiogenesis, cell signaling pathways, migration, invasion, growth factors, tube formation, vascular homeostasis, modulation of blood vessel tone, regulate cell grwoth and ECM deposition, vasculoregulation

Components

Endothelial Cell Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO

Preparation Note

  • Primary culture, >500,000 cells in Endothelial Cell Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO
  • Can be cultured at least 16 doublings

Subculture Routine

Please refer to the HUVEC Culture Protocol.

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Protocols

Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC) Culture Protocol

Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC) Culture Protocol. Storage. Preparation for Culturing. Store the cryovials in a liquid nitrogen storage tank immediately upon arrival.

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