{"product_id":"mouse-primary-astrocytes-bhc10900185","title":"Mouse Primary Astrocytes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMouse Primary Astrocytes are mouse frozen primary cells from brain used for glial biology, neuroinflammation, metabolic support, and neuron-glia interaction studies. These cells display adherent, multipolar growth characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouse (M. musculus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTissue origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, multipolar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReported expression\/markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e GFAP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,000 - 6,000 cells\/cm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiosafety level:\u003c\/strong\u003e II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstrocytes support neuronal homeostasis by regulating neurotransmitter balance, metabolic coupling, extracellular ion composition, and inflammatory signaling in the central nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary astrocytes are used to study reactive-state transitions, cytokine signaling, and metabolic coupling with neurons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeuroimmune crosstalk and glial contributions to synaptic and vascular homeostasis remain active areas of study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers increasingly compare region-specific and disease-associated astrocyte phenotypes in vitro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure inflammatory or stress responses in CNS-relevant culture systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy neuron-glia crosstalk, conditioned-media effects, or support functions in co-culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate astrocyte marker expression and phenotype changes after perturbation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct-specific data supplied for this listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 X Series Medium (TM4540) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Density (cells\/cm²):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,000 - 6,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary cells can show donor-dependent and passage-dependent variation, so morphology, growth rate, and marker expression should be interpreted in the context of the specific lot and culture history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttachment matrix, medium formulation, and gas conditions can materially influence phenotype maintenance and experimental readouts; use the recommended culture system where possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryopreserved recovery conditions matter for viability and downstream behavior. We recommend using serum-free CryoGuard™ Freezing Media (TM078).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarker panels should be interpreted together with morphology and functional readouts rather than as a standalone identity measure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display:none\"\u003eSKU:BHC10900185\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applied Biological Materials (abm) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"5x10\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e cells \/ 1.0 ml","offer_id":53195750998381,"sku":"T4540","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/F0CjOZKbEHLpGIYLNJBneehP0XOtDUMnsYtf0V0b.png?v=1775322480","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/mouse-primary-astrocytes-bhc10900185","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}