{"product_id":"protrudin-expressing-htert-rpe1-stable-cell-line-bhc10923123","title":"Protrudin Expressing hTERT-RPE1 Stable Cell Line","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Protrudin-expressing hTERT-RPE1 stable cell line was developed by genetically engineering human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells to overexpress Protrudin. This stable cell line was characterized through various assays, including confocal microscopy and Western blotting, to confirm the expression and functional role of Protrudin.\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 Protrudin Expressing hTERT-RPE1 Stable Cell Line is supplied as an engineered cell line derived from Human retina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, epithelial-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*) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. 10 µg\/ml Hygromycin (G265) for selection. Note: Selection drugs should be added to the culture medium after the first passage to ensure cells have recovered from freeze-thaw conditions. *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 retina biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cells are used in research to study phagocytosis, specifically focusing on the role of Protrudin in mediating ER-endosome contact sites, facilitating the translocation of endosomes to the phagocytic cup, and enhancing the uptake of apoptotic bodies. Unique features include the enhanced formation of phagocytic cups and increased efficiency in the uptake of phosphatidylserine-coated particles. Donor\/background information provided for this product: Female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered cell lines are widely used for reporter-based readouts, perturbation studies, and assay optimization in reproducible culture systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReporter or transgene-bearing models are often compared with matched parental or control cells to interpret signal changes in context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpression trends are typically evaluated alongside passage number, selection pressure, and baseline growth behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine expansion and maintenance of a defined cell model for downstream in vitro experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenotype, signaling, or marker-expression studies performed under standardized culture conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-based assay development in which passage number, growth surface, and medium composition are tracked as experimental variables.\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. 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