{"product_id":"immortalized-mouse-microglia-sim-a9-bhc10900793","title":"Immortalized Mouse Microglia (SIM-A9)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStimulation of microglia can be done by adding 2.5 ng\/ml LPS, or 20 μM β-amyloid fibrils (Aβ1-42); upon LPS and IL-4 stimulation, these cells are capable of switching between the pro-inflammatory microglial phenotype, M1, which is associated with elevated iNOS and COX-2 followed by IкB and tyrosine kinase pathways and the regenerative-supportive phenotype, M2, which is identified by an increased in Arg-1 expression, respectivelyMicroglia cells are resident macrophages of the brain and spinal cord and they act as the first and the main form of active immune defense in the nervous system. In addition to expressing microglial specific markers CD68 and Iba1, the spontaneously Immortalized Mouse Microglia (SIM-A9) retains responsiveness to exogenous inflammatory stimulation (LPS and β-amyloid) and the ability to secrete cytokines and nitric oxide as well as phagocytose biological debris.\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 Microglia (SIM-A9) 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, round or 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) + 10% heat-inactivated FBS + 5% horse serum + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\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\u003eUpon LPS and IL-4 stimulation, these cells are capable of switching between the pro-inflammatory microglial phenotype, M1, which is associated with elevated iNOS and COX-2 followed by IкB and tyrosine kinase pathways and the regenerative-supportive phenotype, M2, which is identified by an increased in Arg-1 expression, respectively. SIM-A9 exhibits key attributes of primary microglia and is useful in characterization of stimulus-triggered microglial migration, proliferation and phagocytosis Donor\/background information provided for this product: C57BL\/6 mouse.\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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