{"product_id":"human-primary-chondrocytes-bhc10900064","title":"Human Primary Chondrocytes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChondrocytes in vivo produce and maintain the extracellular matrix of the cartilage. In vitro, chondrocytes after serial passages as a monolayer culture have been documented to lose their phenotypic markers and become de-differentiated. The product is supplied as frozen cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human (H. sapiens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTissue origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, multipolar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000 - 20,000 cells\/cm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiosafety level:\u003c\/strong\u003e II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture context:\u003c\/strong\u003e For optimal cell culture, we recommend using PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or coating your preferred vessels with Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422). PriGrow X Series Medium (TM0020) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChondrocytes maintain cartilage extracellular matrix and are commonly used to study differentiation state, matrix turnover, inflammatory response, and tissue-specific stress programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary chondrocyte models are used to assess matrix-associated gene expression and inflammatory remodeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigators frequently compare donor or tissue-context effects on phenotype stability in culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D-adjacent and matrix-focused systems are often explored to preserve cartilage-relevant behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure matrix synthesis, catabolic markers, or inflammatory responses in cartilage-relevant assays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy phenotype stability and signaling changes over time in culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in matrix-rich or co-culture systems to evaluate tissue-context effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct-specific data supplied for this listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e For optimal cell culture, we recommend using PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or coating your preferred vessels with Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422). PriGrow X Series Medium (TM0020) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Density (cells\/cm²):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000 - 20,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary cells can show donor-dependent and passage-dependent variation, so morphology, growth rate, and marker expression should be interpreted in the context of the specific lot and culture history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttachment matrix, medium formulation, and gas conditions can materially influence phenotype maintenance and experimental readouts; use the recommended culture system where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryopreserved recovery conditions matter for viability and downstream behavior. We recommend using serum-free CryoGuard™ Freezing Media (TM078).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:none\"\u003eSKU:BHC10900064\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Biological Materials (abm) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"5x10\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e cells \/ 1.0 ml","offer_id":53195743691117,"sku":"T0020","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/t0020_0121825649002.jpg?v=1775322471","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/human-primary-chondrocytes-bhc10900064","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}