{"product_id":"immortalized-mouse-articular-chondrocytes-imac-bhc10900713","title":"Immortalized Mouse Articular Chondrocytes (iMAC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Immortalized Mouse Articular Chondrocytes are hygromycin-resistant, non-tumorigenic reversibly immortalized cells that retains both morphological and chondrogenic features. Specifically, it expresses chondrocyte markers such as Col 2a1 (type II collagen), aggrecan, Sox9, TNFα, IL-6, and COX2.\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 Mouse Articular Chondrocytes (iMAC) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Mouse skeletal muscle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, polygonal shaped\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 III (TM003) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.*Do not heat-inactivate\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 cell fate, differentiation, and expansion studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the presence of BMP2 (abm Cat. No. Z100085), the cells are able to produce mature chondroid matrix. These cells are unique, as the immortalization process may be reversed by infection with Cre-recombinase expressing adenoviruses (abm Cat. No. 000018A), thus reverting immortal cells back into primary cells. These cells are a valuable tool in chondrogenesis molecular mechanism, and cartilage tissue regeneration studies to identify biofactors promoting proliferation and differentiation of chondrogenic progenitors. Donor\/background information provided for this product: CD1 mouse embryo.\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\u003eExpansion and maintenance studies under defined growth conditions prior to downstream differentiation or phenotype analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparative experiments that examine changes in morphology, marker expression, or functional readouts over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssay development in culture systems where media composition and substrate selection influence interpretation.\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). 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