Product Overview

Prostate cells provide a glandular function in the body by generating fluid which serves several functions in reproduction. Lonza's Human Prostate Cells are available from epithelial, smooth muscle, and stromal tissue. Each cell type has an optimized growth media for best results in culture.  

Prostate Epithelial Cells (PrEC) are guaranteed through 15 population doublings and stain positive for cytokeratin (clone 8.13). Cryopreserved PrEC are shipped in first or second passage.

All cells test negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast and fungi. HIV-1, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are not detected for all donors and/or cell lots. A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is provided for each cell lot purchased.
 

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Benefits

• Guaranteed through 15 population doublings 
• Test negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi
• HIV-1, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are not detected for all donors and/or cell lots
• A Certificate ofAnalysis is provided for each cell lot purchased

Applications

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Prostitis
• Prostate cancer
• Procreation research
• Drug discovery
• Male prostate physiology

Storage and Content

1 x Cryopreserved ampule PrEC containing ≥500,000 cells