{"product_id":"immortalized-rat-retinal-m-ller-cells-rmc-1-bhc10900911","title":"Immortalized Rat Retinal Müller Cells (rMC-1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMüller cells are glial cells in the vertebrate retina responsible for the homeostatic and metabolic support of retinal neurons. Under pathological conditions, a subset of Müller cells may differentiate to neural progenitor\/stem cells which regenerate lost photoreceptors and neurons.\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 Retinal Müller Cells (rMC-1) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Rat retina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, flat\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\u003eThe rMC-1 cell line is derived from stable transformation of SV40 antigen into primary rat retinal Müller cells. The rMC-1 cells resembles its primary counterpart and expresses reactive gliosis marker GFAP and Müller cell-specific marker CRALBP, though at lower levels when compared to the primary cells. This cell line enables mammalian retinal function research, as well as facilitates gene expression studies in Müller cells-neuron and\/or Müller cells-endothelial cell interactions. Immunocytochemistry and immunoblotting were used to detect the presence of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and cellular retinaldehyde-binding protein (CRALBP). Donor\/background information provided for this product: Sprague-Dawley Rat.\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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