HIPEpiC are isolated from human iris. HIPEpiC are cryopreserved at passage one and delivered frozen. Each vial contains >5 x 105 cells in 1 ml volume. HIPEpiC are characterized by immunofluorescence with antibodies specific to cytokeratin-18, vimentin, and fibronectin. HIPEpiC are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi. HIPEpiC are guaranteed to further expand for 10 population doublings under the condition provided.
Recommended Medium: It is recommended to use Epithelial Cell Medium (EpiCM, Cat. no. SC4101) for culturing HIPEpiC in vitro.
Product Use: HIPEpiC are for research use only. They are not approved for human or animal use, or for application in in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Storage: Upon receiving, directly and immediately transfer the cells from dry ice to liquid nitrogen, and keep the cells in liquid nitrogen until they are needed for experiments.
Shipping: Dry ice.