{"product_id":"rat-primary-rectal-smooth-muscle-cells-bhc10901900","title":"Rat Primary Rectal Smooth Muscle Cells","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRat Primary Rectal Smooth Muscle Cells are rat frozen primary cells from intestine used for vascular remodeling, contractile signaling, and smooth muscle phenotypic regulation studies. These cells display adherent, polygonal 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 Rat (R. norvegicus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTissue origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intestine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, polygonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonor history:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiosafety level:\u003c\/strong\u003e II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture context:\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 (TM4863) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth muscle cells regulate vessel tone, extracellular matrix remodeling, and responses to growth factors, cytokines, and mechanical cues. In culture, they are often used to study contractile-to-synthetic state transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudies frequently examine how inflammatory, mechanical, or metabolic cues alter smooth muscle phenotype and matrix production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary vascular smooth muscle cells are used to model remodeling pathways relevant to stenosis, calcification, and vascular injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparative donor and vessel-source studies help capture regional heterogeneity across the arterial tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure contractile marker expression or phenotype switching after defined perturbations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate proliferation, migration, and matrix-remodeling responses in vascular remodeling models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in co-culture with endothelial cells or fibroblasts to examine vessel wall signaling.\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 (TM4863) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.\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. Such thirty (30) day period is referred to herein as the \"Warranty Period”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. Sale of this item is subjected to the completion of a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) by the purchasing individual\/institution for each order. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at orders@biohippo.com.\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. 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