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Overview
The UM51-Pre-Podo-hTERT cell line was derived from progenitor cells isolated from the urine of a 51-year-old African male and immortalized using hTERT. These cells have been shown to proliferate indefinitely while retaining key podocyte characteristics.
Key elements and design rationale
- Model identity: Immortalized Podocyte Progenitor Cell Line (UM51-Pre-Podo-hTERT) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Human kidney.
- Growth properties: Adherent, cobblestone-like
- Growth conditions: Use of gelatin coating (TM063) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessel and optimal proliferation. PriGrow X series medium (TM0208) + + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. Note: cells display contact inhibition and should be subcultured when 70% confuence to maintain characteristics. For information regarding cell differentiation, please refer to the Differentiation Protocol PDF under the Documents Tab.
- Product format: Frozen, BSL-2
This cell-based model is generally used in cell fate, differentiation, and expansion studies. Donor/background information is available for contextual interpretation.
Biological background
UM51-Pre-Podo-hTERT cells express several podocyte-specific markers, such as WT1, NPHS1, and SYNPO which are crucial for understanding the differentiation and functional capacity of podocytes. Despite continuous culture, the UM51-Pre-Podo-hTERT line maintains a stable morphology, proliferation capacity, and expression of critical podocyte markers. It also displays contact inhibition and P53 expression, suggesting maintained normal cellular controls. This cell line has been differentiated into mature podocytes and can enter the G0 phase, thus making it suitable for studying podocyte maturation and function, as well as for modeling diseases where podocyte quiescence and re-entry into the cell cycle play a role. Overall, the UM51-hTERT-Pre-Podo line is an excellent model for research studying nephrogenesis and kidney-associated diseases. Donor/background information provided for this product: 51, Male, African, Urine.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cultured cell-line models remain central to in vitro studies of phenotype, signaling, and pathway regulation under controlled conditions.
- Researchers commonly compare morphology, growth rate, and marker expression across media formulations, treatments, or time courses.
- Interpretation is generally strengthened by using matched controls, consistent passage handling, and appropriate culture surfaces.
Common research applications
- Expansion and maintenance studies under defined growth conditions prior to downstream differentiation or phenotype analysis.
- Comparative experiments that examine changes in morphology, marker expression, or functional readouts over time.
- Assay development in culture systems where media composition and substrate selection influence interpretation.
Changes 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.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Morphology, 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.
- Matched controls such as parental cells, untreated cultures, or parallel cultures maintained under identical conditions help distinguish background effects from biology of interest.
Culture and product details
- Growth Conditions: Use of gelatin coating (TM063) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessel and optimal proliferation. PriGrow X series medium (TM0208) + + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. Note: cells display contact inhibition and should be subcultured when 70% confuence to maintain characteristics. For information regarding cell differentiation, please refer to the Differentiation Protocol PDF under the Documents Tab.
- Split Ratio: 1:10
- Thaw cells quickly in a 37°C water bath while agitating gently (maximum 2 minutes). The vial cap should be kept above the water level to minimize the risk of contamination.
- Decontaminate the vial by spraying and wiping the exterior of the vial with 70% ethanol. From this point onwards, all operations should be strictly carried out inside a biological safety cabinet using aseptic conditions.
- Transfer the cell suspension into a 15ml sterile conical tube containing 5ml of pre-warmed, complete growth media. Centrifuge cells at 125xg for 5-7 minutes.
- Aspirate the supernatant without disturbing the cell pellet. Re-suspend the cell pellet in the recommended pre-warmed, complete growth media and dispense into a T25 culture flask.
- Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.
- Aspirate the culture media, and add 2-3ml of pre-warmed 0.25% Trypsin-EDTA to the culture vessel.
- Observe the cells under a microscope to confirm detachment (typically within 2-10 minutes). Cells that are difficult to detach can be put in 37°C, for several minutes to facilitate detachment.
- Neutralize Trypsin-EDTA by adding an equal volume of the complete growth media into the culture vessel.
- Transfer the culture suspension into a sterile centrifuge tube, and centrifuge at 125xg for 5 minutes. The actual centrifuge duration and speed may vary depending on the cell type.
- Aspirate the supernatant, and re-suspend the pellet with pre-warmed fresh complete growth media. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels, as desired.
- Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.
How should I handle live cells once I receive them?
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Following these guidelines will help ensure optimal cell viability and performance.
Why are these cells classified as biosafety level II?
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How many times can cells divide?
Primary cells have a limited lifespan and will undergo a finite number of population doublings before entering senescence. The exact number varies by cell type and culture conditions.
Immortalized cell lines are capable of extended or indefinite proliferation under proper culture conditions, although growth characteristics may vary between lines.
Do I need Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) if I am using PriCoat™ flasks?
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