Rat Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells

Product Type:
Primary Cells
Species:
Rattus norvegicus (Rat)
Tissue Source:
Brain

Rat Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Medium

Datasheet

Rat Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells (OPCs) are a population of glial progenitor cells derived from the central nervous system (CNS) of embryonic or neonatal rats. Characterized by their bipolar morphology and the expression of specific markers such as PDGFRα, NG2, and A2B5, these cells are highly proliferative and migratory. Their primary biological function is to differentiate into mature oligodendrocytes, the myelin-forming cells of the CNS, in response to developmental cues or injury. In the laboratory, rat OPCs are a critical in vitro model for studying the molecular mechanisms of oligodendrocyte differentiation, myelination, and remyelination. They are extensively utilized in neurobiology research to screen for therapeutic compounds aimed at treating demyelinating diseases (such as Multiple Sclerosis), to investigate the effects of hypoxia and inflammation on brain development, and to explore neuron-glia interactions in co-culture systems.

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Cryopreserved in vials and shipped on dry ice

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Characteristics

Cell Type

Glial cell

Growth Mode

Adherent
Culture Conditions

Growth medium

Rat Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cell Medium (ARM1102)

Temperature

37°C

Atmosphere

5% CO₂
Quality Control

Sterility testing

The bacterial, yeast, fungi are not detected in these cells by daily monitor.

Mycoplasma testing

Negative for mycoplasma through PCR analysis
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Intended Use

This product is intended for laboratory in vitro use only. lt is not intended for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical applications.

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