Human Retinal Astrocytes (hRAs)

Products Human Retinal Astrocytes (hRAs) Catalogue Number UBP-0115 Product Format Frozen Vial Cell Number > 5×10[5] cells/vial GENERAL INFORMATION HRAs (UBP-0115) are isolated from normal human retinal tissue. The cells are shipped in frozen vials (the cells are provided @ passage 2). Astrocyte Growth Medium (As GM, contains FBS and Growth factor supplements, UBP-29) is recommended for cell culture and these cells have a minimum average population doubling levels > 10 when cultured following the detailed protocol described below). CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CELLS 1. Positive for GFAP 2. HRAs are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, and mycoplasma PRODUCT USAG ECells are offered for Research Use Only. SHIPPING Frozen Vials in a Dry Ice Package. HANDLING OF ARRIVING CELLS When you receive the dry ice package with cells in frozen vials, transfer the frozen vials of cells into a -80C freezer for short period storage or a liquid nitrogen tank for long- term storage. PRO