{"product_id":"immortalized-mouse-astrocytes-negative-sv40t-ima2-1-bhc10900712","title":"Immortalized Mouse Astrocytes - SV40T (IMA2.1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Immortalized Mouse Astrocytes- SV40 T (IMA 2.1) is a suitable cell line for studies in astrocyte functions. This cell line is unique in that it is capable of metabolizing the parkinsonian toxin MPTP (to MPP+) and is responsive to pro-inflammatory stimuli.\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 Astrocytes - SV40T (IMA2.1) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Mouse brain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, stellate 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 neurobiology, differentiation, and cell signaling studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, this cell line can be used in neuronal co-culture studies to simulate conditions in the brain. Upon stimulation with cytokines such as IL-1β, TNF-α and IFN-γ, these cells show up-regulated NOS-2 and COX-2 mRNA expression and release various inflammatory mediators. This cell line has a stable star-shape morphology and expresses immature astrocyte markers such as nestin and CD44, indicating that the cells are of the early-stage astrocyte precursor phenotype. Furthermore, they are capable of converting glutamate via glutamine synthase to glutamine, which is a characteristic of GFAP-negative astrocytes. Donor\/background information provided for this product: Balb\/c Mouse, Cerebral Cortex.\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\u003eNeurobiology-focused studies of growth state, differentiation-associated morphology, and cell signaling changes in culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-based assays that compare experimental perturbations across defined media and substrate conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenotype tracking using morphology, marker expression, or reporter output where applicable.\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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