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SCM009

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Rat Neural Stem Cell Expansion Medium

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About This Item

eCl@ss:
32160801

description

Neural Stem Cells

Quality Level

type

for cell culture

form

liquid

technique(s)

cell culture | stem cell: suitable

General description

The Rat Neural Stem Cell Expansion Medium is provided as a two-component system that is convenient and easy to use. This product includes the Neural Stem Cell Basal Medium, a defined serum-free medium that has been optimized for the growth and in vitro differentiation of neural stem cells derived from rodents. A solution of basic FGF-2 growth factor is also provided separately, which when added to the Neural Stem Cell Basal Medium allows for the growth and proliferation of rat neural stem cells. Withdrawal of bFGF-2 from the Neural Stem Cell Basal Medium will result in the spontaneous differentiation of rat neural stem cells.

Components

Neural Stem Cell Basal Medium (Cat.# SCM003), 500 mL bFGF, 10 ug

Quality

Each lot of medium is tested for the optimal cell growth, proliferation and differentiation of mouse neural stem cells. Sterility Testing: Negative; Osmolarity: 299; pH: 7.4

Storage and Stability

Part number SCM003, the Neural Stem Cell Basal Medium should be stored at -20°C until ready to use. Upon thawing, the basal medium should be stored at 2-8°C for up to one month.FGF-2 (10 µg, lyophilized) should be reconstituted with 100 µL 5 mM Tris-HCL, pH 7.6 for a final concentration of 100 µg/mL. Dispense into aliquots to avoid repeated freeze-thaw. Store at -20°C for up to six months. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for future use. Multiple freeze/thaw cycles will result in significant loss of activity.

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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