{"product_id":"immortalized-human-normal-osteoblasts-hnob-negative-sv40-positive-htert-bhc10900604","title":"Immortalized Human Normal Osteoblasts (HNOB) - SV40 + hTERT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmortalized Human Normal Osteoblasts (HNOB) engineered with SV40 large T antigen and human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) represent a robust and reliable cell model for studying osteoblast biology, bone metabolism, and skeletal disease mechanisms. These cells are derived from primary human osteoblasts and subsequently immortalized to extend their proliferative capacity while retaining key phenotypic characteristics of normal osteoblasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immortalized Human Normal Osteoblasts (HNOB) - SV40 + hTERT is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Human bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, polygonal\u003c\/li\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 IV (TM004) + 15% FBS (*Regular) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering \/ immortalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial passaging and transduction with lentivirus carrying SV40 (LV612) and hTERT (LV674).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen, BSL-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cell-based model is generally used in bone biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model supports studies in bone biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development. It can be used to examine morphology, growth behavior, and experimental responses in cultured cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultured cell-line models remain central to in vitro studies of phenotype, signaling, and pathway regulation under controlled conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers commonly compare morphology, growth rate, and marker expression across media formulations, treatments, or time courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation is generally strengthened by using matched controls, consistent passage handling, and appropriate culture surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine expansion and maintenance of a defined cell model for downstream in vitro experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenotype, signaling, or marker-expression studies performed under standardized culture conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-based assay development in which passage number, growth surface, and medium composition are tracked as experimental variables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges in morphology, growth rate, viability, or reporter signal are typically interpreted together with passage history, culture matrix, and the specified growth conditions for the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorphology, doubling behavior, and reporter or marker output can shift with passage number, substrate choice, and medium composition; these variables should be recorded alongside experimental readouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched controls such as parental cells, untreated cultures, or parallel cultures maintained under identical conditions help distinguish background effects from biology of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture and product details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 IV (TM004) + 15% FBS (*Regular) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmortalization Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial passaging and transduction with lentivirus carrying SV40 (LV612) and hTERT (LV674).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e abm warrants that cell lines shall be viable upon initiation of culture for a period of thirty (30) days after shipment and that they shall meet the specifications on the applicable abm Material Product Information sheet, certificate of analysis, and\/or catalog description. Such thirty (30) day period is referred to herein as the \"Warranty Period”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Applied Biological Materials (abm) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1x10\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e cells \/ 1.0 ml","offer_id":53180503163245,"sku":"T9253","price":710.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/NOgva5v0QVOLByPotPRc7fijcimkbykra9tZF5BP.jpg?v=1774957761","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/immortalized-human-normal-osteoblasts-hnob-negative-sv40-positive-htert-bhc10900604","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}