{"product_id":"immortalized-mouse-sertoli-cells-st38c-bhc10900853","title":"Immortalized Mouse Sertoli Cells (ST38c)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously immortalized sertoli cells- involved in androgen regulation during spermatogenesis- lose androgen receptor (AR) expression or androgen responsiveness; thus leaving them ill-suited for any further research regarding androgen regulation. The Immortalized Mouse Sertoli Cells (ST38c) eliminate this barrier with their continuous expression of endogenous AR.\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 Sertoli Cells (ST38c) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Mouse testes.\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 Use of PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. PriGrow III (TM003) + 5% FBS + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering \/ immortalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolated from a transgenic mouse carrying SV40 large T Antigen under the control of the human vimentin promoter\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 testes biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cells are perfectly suited for investigating androgen receptor signaling in sertoli cell function in order to determine both molecular and cellular mechanisms. Androgen receptor mRNA was confirmed via RT-PCR while western blot confirmed AR protein expression. Donor\/background information provided for this product: Male.\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 Use of PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. PriGrow III (TM003) + 5% FBS + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmortalization Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolated from a transgenic mouse carrying SV40 large T Antigen under the control of the human vimentin promoter\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":53180510536045,"sku":"T0652","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/U9EfMj0G70BcMnEYuIokXV1kU1Xwt9olYnE7Plj0.png?v=1774957779","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/immortalized-mouse-sertoli-cells-st38c-bhc10900853","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}