{"product_id":"mitc-inactivated-rat-embryonic-fibroblast-ref-feeder-cells-bhc10901967","title":"MITC Inactivated Rat Embryonic Fibroblast (REF) Feeder Cells","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inactivated REFs have been tested to be significantly better than inactivated MEF in supporting human iPSC reprogramming and long-term undifferentiated proliferation of human iPS cells and human ground state naive pluripotent stem cells. There is no need to change medium during weekend if human iPS or ES cells are split on Friday and cultured on this REF feeder line in iPSC Culture Medium (TM020).\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 MITC Inactivated Rat Embryonic Fibroblast (REF) Feeder Cells is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Rat embryo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, fibroblast-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. DMEM\/F-12 (1:1) Medium (TM510) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 0.1 mM Non-Essential Amino Acids (TM068) + 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 cell fate, differentiation, and expansion studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model supports studies in cell fate, differentiation, and expansion. It can be used to examine morphology, growth behavior, and experimental responses in cultured cells. Donor\/background information provided for this product: Fetal.\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\u003eExpansion and maintenance studies under defined growth conditions prior to downstream differentiation or phenotype analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparative experiments that examine changes in morphology, marker expression, or functional readouts over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssay development in culture systems where media composition and substrate selection influence interpretation.\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 PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. DMEM\/F-12 (1:1) Medium (TM510) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 0.1 mM Non-Essential Amino Acids (TM068) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e abm warrants that cell lines shall be viable upon initiation of culture for a period of thirty (30) days after shipment and that they shall meet the specifications on the applicable abm Material Product Information sheet, certificate of analysis, and\/or catalog description. 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