Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells - Umbilical Cord - Artery
General information
| Description | Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSCs) derived from the umbilical cord artery are a distinct and promising subtype of mesenchymal stem cells, offering several unique advantages over other MSC sources. Unlike MSCs derived from bone marrow or adipose tissue, umbilical cord artery MSCs are harvested from a more primitive and less invasive source, providing a younger and potentially more potent cell population. This origin confers a higher proliferative capacity and longer telomeres, which may enhance their self-renewal abilities and reduce the risk of senescence during extended culture. Furthermore, MSCs from the umbilical cord artery typically express a unique set of surface markers and have a lower immunogenic profile, making them particularly suitable for allogeneic applications and reducing the risk of immune rejection. In vitro, umbilical cord artery-derived MSCs demonstrate robust multipotency, with the ability to differentiate into adipocytes, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes when exposed to specific differentiation media. This versatility is comparable to that of MSCs derived from other tissues, but with the added benefit of their primitive nature, which may enhance their therapeutic potential. Each batch of these MSCs undergoes stringent quality control, including assessments for viability, purity, and potency, ensuring that the cells meet high standards for research applications. The cells are cryopreserved at early passages using a specialized cryomedium, maintaining their high viability (92% to 95%) upon thawing, which is crucial for their effective use in downstream applications. Overall, hMSCs from the umbilical cord artery offer a combination of easy accessibility, high proliferative capacity, and low immunogenicity, making them a valuable tool for a wide range of research studies, particularly those focusing on regenerative medicine and immune modulation. These cells, harvested with full donor consent, represent a high-quality and ethically sourced option for researchers looking to explore the full potential of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. |
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| Organism | Human |
| Tissue | Umbilical Cord - Artery |
| Applications | Drug testing, regenerative medicine, disease research |
Characteristics
| Age | Please inquire |
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| Gender | Please inquire |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Morphology | Well-spread spindle shaped, fibroblast-like morphology for at least within 5 passages. Fewer than 2% cells exhibit spontaneous myofibroblast-like morphology within each passage. |
| Cell type | Stem cell |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Umbilical Cord - Artery (Cytion catalog number 300648) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 9606 |
Biomolecular Data
| Antigen expression | A comprehensive panel of markers, including CD73/CD90/CD105 (positive) and CD14/CD34/CD45/HLA-DR (negative), are used in flow cytometry analysis to identify cultivated MSCs (P2-P3) prior to cryopreservation. These markers are recommended by the ISCT MSC committee. |
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| Viruses | Donor is negative for HBV (PCR), Treponema pallidum (PCR), and HIV-1/2 (IFA). Cells are negative for HBV, HCV, HSV1, HSV2, CMV, EBV, HHV6, Toxoplasma gondii, Treponema pallidum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Ureaplasma parvum. |
Handling
| Culture Medium | Alpha MEM, w: 2.0 mM stable Glutamine, w/o: Ribonucleosides, w/o: Deoxyribonucleosides, w: 1.0 mM Sodium pyruvate, w: 2.2g/L NaHCO3 |
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| Supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS, 2 ng/mL bFGF |
| Dissociation Reagent | Trypsin-EDTA |
| Subculturing | For routine adherent cell culture: Aspirate the old culture medium from the adherent cells, and wash them with PBS to remove any remaining medium. After aspirating the PBS, add the appropriate volume of Trypsin/EDTA solution based on the culture vessel size (e.g., 1 ml for a T25 flask, 3 ml for a T75 flask) and incubate at room temperature or 37°C until the cells detach (5-10 minutes). Monitor detachment under a microscope, and gently tap the vessel if necessary to release the cells. Once detached, add complete medium to inactivate the Trypsin/EDTA, gently resuspend the cells, and transfer an aliquot of the cell suspension into a new culture vessel containing fresh medium. Place the vessel in an incubator set to 37°C with 5% CO2, and change the medium every 2-3 days. |
| Seeding density | 1 to 3 x 104 cells/cm2 |
| Fluid renewal | First fluid renewal after 24 hours, then every 2 to 3 days. |
| Freeze medium | As a cryopreservation medium, use 80% FBS + 10% basal medium + 10% DMSO to maintain viability, or CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100) for superior cryoprotection, preventing unwanted differentiation while preserving pluripotency. |
| Thawing and Culturing Cells |
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| Shipping Conditions | Cryopreserved cell lines are shipped on dry ice in validated, insulated packaging with sufficient refrigerant to maintain approximately −78 °C throughout transit. On receipt, inspect the container immediately and transfer vials without delay to appropriate storage. |
| Storage Conditions | For long-term preservation, place vials in vapor-phase liquid nitrogen at about −150 to −196 °C. Storage at −80 °C is acceptable only as a short interim step before transfer to liquid nitrogen. |
Quality control / Genetic profile / HLA
| Sterility | Mycoplasma contamination is excluded using both PCR-based assays and luminescence-based mycoplasma detection methods. To ensure there is no bacterial, fungal, or yeast contamination, cell cultures are subjected to daily visual inspections. |
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Required products
Required products
AccutaseVariants: 100 mlAccutase Cell Dissociation Reagent
- A Gentle Alternative to Trypsin
Accutase is a cell detachment solution that is revolutionizing the cell culture industry. It is a mix of proteolytic and collagenolytic enzymes that mimics the action of trypsin and collagenase. Unlike trypsin, Accutase does not contain any mammalian or bacterial components and is much gentler on cells, making it an ideal solution for the routine detachment of cells from standard tissue culture plasticware and adhesion coated plasticware. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and uses of Accutase and how it is changing the game in cell culture.
Advantages of Accutase
Accutase has several advantages over traditional trypsin solutions. Firstly, it can be used whenever gentle and efficient detachment of any adherent cell line is needed, making it a direct replacement for trypsin. Secondly, Accutase works extremely well on embryonic and neuronal stem cells, and it has been shown to maintain the viability of these cells after passaging. Thirdly, Accutase preserves most epitopes for subsequent flow cytometry analysis, making it ideal for cell surface marker analysis.
Additionally, Accutase does not need to be neutralized when passaging adherent cells. The addition of more media after the cells are split dilutes Accutase so it is no longer able to detach cells. This eliminates the need for an inactivation step and saves time for cell culture technicians. Finally, Accutase does not need to be aliquoted, and a bottle is stable in the refrigerator for 2 months.
Applications of Accutase
Accutase is a direct replacement for trypsin solution and can be used for the passaging of cell lines. Additionally, Accutase performs well when detaching cells for the analysis of many cell surface markers using flow cytometry and for cell sorting. Other downstream applications of Accutase treatment include analysis of cell surface markers, virus growth assay, cell proliferation, tumor cell migration assays, routine cell passage, production scale-up (bioreactor), and flow cytometry.
Composition of Accutase
Accutase contains no mammalian or bacterial components and is a natural enzyme mixture with proteolytic and collagenolytic enzyme activity. It is formulated at a much lower concentration than trypsin and collagenase, making it less toxic and gentler, but just as effective.
Efficiency of Accutase
Accutase has been shown to be efficient in detaching primary and stem cells and maintaining high cell viability compared to animal origin enzymes such as trypsin. 100% of cells are recovered after 10 minutes, and there is no harm in leaving cells in Accutase for up to 45 minutes, thanks to autodigestion of Accutase.
In summary
In conclusion, Accutase is a powerful solution that is changing the game in cell culture. With its gentle nature, efficiency, and versatility, Accutase is the ideal alternative to trypsin. If you are looking for a reliable and efficient solution for cell detachment, Accutase is the solution for you.€75.00*PBSPhosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS) Solution
Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) is a widely used buffer solution in biological and chemical research. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance and osmolarity during various experimental procedures, including tissue processing and cell culture. Our PBS solution is meticulously formulated with high-purity ingredients to ensure stability and reliability in every experiment. The osmolarity and ion concentrations of our PBS closely mimic those of the human body, making it isotonic and non-toxic to most cells.
Composition of Our PBS Solution
Our PBS solution is a pH-adjusted blend of ultrapure-grade phosphate buffers and saline solutions. At a 1X working concentration, it contains:
8000 mg/L Sodium chloride (NaCl)
200 mg/L Potassium chloride (KCl)
1150 mg/L Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous (Na2HPO4)
200 mg/L Potassium phosphate monobasic anhydrous (KH2PO4)
This composition ensures an optimal pH and ionic balance, suitable for a wide range of biological applications.
Applications of Our PBS Solution
Our PBS solution is ideal for various applications in biological research. Its isotonic and non-toxic properties make it suitable for substance dilution and cell container rinsing. PBS solutions containing EDTA are effective for disengaging attached and clumped cells. However, divalent metals such as zinc should not be added to PBS, as this can cause precipitation. In such cases, Good's buffers are recommended. Additionally, our PBS solution is an acceptable alternative to viral transport medium for the transport and storage of RNA viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.
Quality Control
Sterile-filtered
Storage and Shelf Life
Store at +2°C to +25°C, protected from light.
Once opened, store at 2°C to 25°C and use within 24 months.
Shipping Conditions
Ambient temperature
Maintenance
Keep refrigerated at +2°C to +8°C in the dark. Avoid freezing and frequent warming to +37°C, as it reduces product quality.
Do not heat the medium beyond 37°C or use uncontrolled heat sources such as microwave appliances.
If only part of the medium is to be used, remove the required amount and warm it to room temperature before use.
Composition
Category
Components
Concentration (mg/L)
Salts
Potassium chloride
200
Potassium phosphate monobasic anhydrous
200
Sodium chloride
8000
Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous
1150€20.00*
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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| 300648-230125P2 | Certificate of Analysis | 22. Oct. 2025 | 300648 |
Material Transfer Agreement
If you intend to use Cytion cell lines solely for internal research at a single research site, please complete and sign our Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) and submit it along with your order.
For any commercial applications - including but not limited to fee-for-service work, quality control testing, product release, diagnostic use, or regulatory studies - please complete the Intended Use Form so we can prepare a suitable agreement tailored to your project.
Please note: The MTA applies only to certain cell lines. If this notice and the MTA document appear on a product page, the agreement is applicable. For cell lines not covered by the MTA, no reference to the agreement will be shown. The MTA is not valid for customers in the Americas, China, or Taiwan. Please contact our U.S. entity to receive the appropriate agreement.