Animal Astrocytes for your CNS research
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Astrocytes are the most abundant cell type in the central nervous system (CNS). They serve a variety of vital functions including supporting neuronal transmission and survival, regulating the blood-brain barrier, contributing to anti-inflammatory responses, and aiding in wound repair.

 

Astrocytes also play a crucial role in neuronal guidance during development and provide nutritional and metabolic support throughout life. Furthermore, they are implicated in various pathological processes like reactive gliosis. Impaired astrocyte function during conditions like stroke or other insults can critically influence neuron survival. Long-term recovery after brain injury, involving processes like neurite outgrowth and neuronal regeneration, is also influenced by astrocyte characteristics and trophic factor release. Numerous studies highlight the functional diversity of astrocytes within the CNS. Culturing astrocytes in vitro is a useful tool for exploring these diverse properties and molecular mechanisms of CNS diseases such as ischemic stroke and multiple sclerosis. 

 

We offer astrocytes from multiple species, providing valuable models for diverse research applications.

  • Isolated from brain tissue and cryopreserved at early passage
  • Each vial contains > 5 x 105 cells in 1 ml volume and is delivered frozen

Bovine Astrocytes (BA, Cat. No. B1800)

  • Isolated from bovine brain
  • Guaranteed to further expand for 5 population doublings
  • Negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi
  • A useful in vitro model for studying glial function and CNS diseases

Mouse Astrocytes from CD1 (MA, Cat. No. M1800)

  • Isolated from CD-1 mouse brain
  • Cryopreserved at P0
  • Guaranteed to further expand for 5 population doublings under recommended conditions
  • Negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi

Also Available: 

Mouse Astrocytes from C57BL/6 (MA, Cat. No. M1800-57)

Rat Astrocytes (RA, Cat. No. R1800)

  • Isolated from CD® IGS rat brain
  • Cryopreserved as primary cultures
  • Guaranteed to further expand for 5 population doublings
  • Negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi

Rabbit Astrocytes (RabA, Cat. No. Rab1800)

  • Isolated from rabbit brain
  • Guaranteed to further expand for 10 population doublings
  • Negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi
  • A useful model for studying glial function and the molecular mechanisms of CNS diseases such as ischemic stroke and multiple sclerosis

Optimized Culture System for Optimal Results

For optimal growth of our normal animal astrocytes in vitro, we specifically recommend

Astrocyte Medium-animal (AM-a, Cat. No. 1831)

This complete medium is designed to provide an optimally balanced nutritional environment that selectively supports the growth of normal animal astrocytes. 

What makes ScienCell unique from other sources? 

Our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable primary cells, supported by optimized reagents and detailed protocols.

  • Multiple Species & Strains: Offering astrocytes from Bovine, Rat, Rabbit, and two distinct mouse strains (C57BL/6 and CD-1) provides researchers with diverse models to best suit their specific study needs
  • Species-Specific Medium: The development of Astrocyte Medium-animal (AM-a) is specifically tailored for the optimal growth of animal astrocytes, ensuring a suitable in vitro environment that supports their normal function
  • Detailed, Optimized Protocols: We provide comprehensive instructions designed to maximize cell viability and performance
  • Quality Control & Assurance: All cell lots are tested negative for common contaminants like mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi
  • Performance Guarantee: We guarantee the stated population doublings only if ScienCell media and reagents are used and recommended protocols are followed. This underscores the importance of our integrated system for achieving optimal results