{"product_id":"immortalized-human-umbilical-vein-smooth-muscle-cells-bhc10900684","title":"Immortalized Human Umbilical Vein Smooth Muscle Cells","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmortalized Human Umbilical Vein Smooth Muscle Cells are immortalized via serial passaging and transduction with lentivirus carrying SV40 (LV612). These cells retain key smooth muscle characteristics, including contractility and marker expression, while offering extended proliferative capacity for long-term studies.\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 Umbilical Vein Smooth Muscle Cells is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Human umbilical cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, Spindle-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriCoat™ ECM T25 Flasks (G999) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. PriGrow X Series Medium (TM0013) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering \/ immortalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial passaging and transduction with lentivirus carrying SV40 (LV612)\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 vascular biology, signaling, and assay development studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey provide a reliable in vitro model for vascular biology, smooth muscle research, and cardiovascular disease modeling.\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 PriCoat™ ECM T25 Flasks (G999) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. PriGrow X Series Medium (TM0013) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation Doubling Time (h):\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 - 48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmortalization Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial passaging and transduction with lentivirus carrying SV40 (LV612)\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":53180505588077,"sku":"T0013","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/YcoZ8n2HGHoEt21lelyhDJs5CiSw138ZOlJyBbRX.png?v=1782151802","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/immortalized-human-umbilical-vein-smooth-muscle-cells-bhc10900684","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}