{"product_id":"immortalized-rat-enteroglial-cells-egc-bhc10900881","title":"Immortalized Rat Enteroglial Cells (EGC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnteroglial cells (EGCs) have a key role in the inflammatory response in the enteric nervous system which is structurally and functionally the largest and most diverse in complexity part of the peripheral nervous system. The Immortalized Rat Enteroglial Cells (EGC) is a valuable tool for studies in the enteric nervous system inflammatory response as it is an immortalized cell line established from the rat myenteric plexus.\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 Rat Enteroglial Cells (EGC) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Rat 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 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 Serial passaging and infection by incubating with the supernatant of virus-producing GPE-egfr-neu cell line\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\u003eThe cells express low levels of c-fos mRNA but can be up-regulated with stimuli from pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α).Characterized by immunohistochemistry and dot-blot analysis. Donor\/background information provided for this product: Sprague-Dawley Rat, 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\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 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 Serial passaging and infection by incubating with the supernatant of virus-producing GPE-egfr-neu cell line\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":53180511125869,"sku":"T0245","price":597.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/T0245_Morphology.png?v=1774957782","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/immortalized-rat-enteroglial-cells-egc-bhc10900881","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}