Storage: -196C
Application: Primary Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells (HAoSMC) are isolated from plaque-free regions of the human aorta and are provided in a cryopreserved format. HAoSMC stain positive for smooth muscle alpha-actin. The pulsatile pressure produced by the heart causes a cyclic distention of the aorta. The smooth muscle cells in the aortic wall subsequently contract it again. Changes in the arterial wall, associated with vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension, strongly influence this process. HAoSMC are suitable for studying the role of smooth muscle cells under normal or disease conditions in vitro.
Other Notes: Recommended Plating Density: 7500 - 10000 cells per cm2Passage After Thawing: P2Tested Markers: Smooth muscle alpha-actin positiveGuaranteed population doublings: >15