Merck, 930-05A, Human Renal Proximal Tubular Epithelial Cells: HRPTEpC, adult

General description
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Human Renal Proximal Tubular Epithelial Cells (HRPTEpC) provide a useful tool for studying various aspects of pathology and biology of the human renal proximal tubular cells in vitro. HRPTEpC have recently been used in a study of metabolic enzymes responding to energy depletion in renal cells. HRPTEpCs have a pivotal role in kidney function including reabsorbtion of glucose and protein, and also play a part in the glucotoxicity associated with diabetes.
Application
Kidney disease, diabetes, glucotoxicity, pathology. kidney function, reabsorbtion of glucose and protein, biology of renal proximal tubular cells in vitro, metabolic enzymes, cell energy usage.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Kidney
Packaging
First or second passage, >500,000 cells in RenaEpi Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO.
Analysis Note
Each lot was tested for proper morphology, ability to attach and spread on tissue culture ware surface, and proliferate in RenaEpi Growth Medium, Negative for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi.
Other Notes
Can be cultured at least 6 population doublings
RenaEpi Basal Medium containing 10% FBS & 10% DMSO
Disclaimer
RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.