402OA-05A
Human Chondrocytes - Osteoarthritis: HC-OA, adult
Synonym(s):
HC-OA cells
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biological source
human articular cartilage (osteoarthritic)
Quality Level
packaging
pkg of 500,000 cells
manufacturer/tradename
Cell Applications, Inc
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
2n = 46
morphology
chondrocyte
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
relevant disease(s)
arthritis
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
General description
HC-OA Human Chondrocytes are derived from human articular cartilage of donors with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory disease characterized by increased degradation of cartilage tissue in the joint due to overproduction of enzymes degrading the extracellular matrix. Despite the initial proliferation and activation of chondrocytes, they are not able to efficiently repair the degrading cartilage. Instead, chondrocytes undergo terminal differentiation and eventually apoptose, leading to mineralization of cartilage in a process resembling bone formation during development. Thus, HC-OA provide a useful model to study changes in chondrocyte biology in response to abnormal environment of the OA joint.
Characterization: Positive for aggrecan after differentiation.
HC-OA have been used to demonstrate that THF-alpha activates transcription of ADAMTS-4, a metalloproteinase implicated in cartilage degradation in OA, via p38-MAPK-dependent mechanism (Xue, 2013).
Cell Line Origin
Application
Components
Preparation Note
- 1st passage, >500,000 cells in Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO
- Can be cultured at least 10 doublings
Subculture Routine
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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JAN Code
402OA-05A:
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Protocols
Store the cryovials in a liquid nitrogen storage tank immediately upon arrival.
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