Product Overview

Prostate cells provide a glandular function in the body by generating fluid which serves several functions in reproduction. Lonza's Human Prostate Cells are available from epithelial, smooth muscle, and stromal tissue. Each cell type has an optimized growth media for best results in culture.       

Prostate Smooth Muscle Cells (PrSMC) are guaranteed through 10 population doublings and stain positive for alpha smooth muscle actin and negative for von Willebrand (Factor VIII) antigen. Cryopreserved PrSMC are shipped in second or third passage.  

All cells test negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HIV-1, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are not detected for all donors and/or cell lots. A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is provided for each cell lot purchased.

Applications

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

• Prostitis

• Prostate cancer

• Procreation research

• Drug discovery

• Male prostate physiology

Content

1 x Cryopreserved Ampule with ≥500,000 cells/vial

Recommended Medium

Lonza SmGM™- 2 Smooth Muscle Cell Growth Medium -2 BulletKit™

Catalog #: CC-2587

Please email us at cs@medikonia.com for any enquiry. To place an order, please include the catalog number(s) of the product(s) in the email.

Instructions for culturing Clonetics™ Human Smooth Muscle Cells

Reference guidefor human and animal cells from normal to diseased, fresh and cryopreserved