Human Astrocytes, Adult Cerebral Cortex

[CAT#: NCL-2103-P03] Q&As(2)

Positive for GFAP

Species:: Human

Cell Types:: Astrocytes

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Description

Astrocytes constitute 20-40% of the total number of cells in the mammalian brain and they play multifaceted and vital roles in maintaining neurophysiological function of the central nervous system (CNS) by regulating homeostasis, increasing synaptic plasticity, and sustaining neuroprotective effects. Increasingly evidence suggests astrocytes play the central role in neurodegenerative disorders, stoke and other brain injury. Human astrocytes are a useful in vitro model for exploring its function and the molecular mechanisms of CNS diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Human astrocytes (HA) are derived from the adult human cerebral cortex and can be used to study the function of CNS and how nerve cells interact.

Features

Positive for glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP)

Cell Types

Astrocytes

Species

Human

Properties

Size

0.5M cells/vial

Growth Pattern

Adherent

Culture Medium

It is recommended to use Primary Human Astrocyte Complete Medium Kit (Adult) (CAT#: NRYF-0824-HZ1) for culturing primary adult human astrocytes in vitro.

Shipping

Dry ice

Storage

Liquid Nitrogen

Handling Advice

Upon receiving, directly and immediately transfer the cells from dry ice to liquid nitrogen and keep
the cells in liquid nitrogen until they are needed for experiments.