Cytodex 3 microcarriers (dry powder)
The microcarrier of choice for cells that may be difficult to culture in vitro.
The microcarrier of choice for cells that may be difficult to culture in vitro.
Designed for culture of primary cells or those with an epithelioid morphology, especially cells with low plating-efficiency or differentiated or sensitive cell-types which are normally difficult to grow, e.g. hepatocytes, endocrine cells.
Contains a layer of acid-denatured porcine collagen (gelatin) on the surface of the microporous matrix.
Designed to yield harvested cells of the highest viability.
Transparent for easy microscopic examination of attached cells.
Microcarrier culture
Microcarrier culture is a technique which makes possible the practical high yield culture of anchorage-dependent cells. Cytodex has been specifically developed for the culture of a wide range of animal cells in culture volumes ranging from a few ml to more than 6000 L. Using Cytodex in simple suspension culture systems provides yields of several million cells per mL.
| Parameter | Cytodex 3 (Dry Powder), 10g |
|---|---|
| Application | Applications include the production of large quantities of cells, viruses and recombinant cell products (e.g. interferon, enzymes, nucleic acids, hormones), studies on cell adhesion, diff erentiation and cell function, perfusion column culture systems, microscopy studies, harvesting mitotic cells, isolation of cells, membrane studies, storage and transport of cells, assays involving celltransfer and studies on uptage of labelled compounds |
| Surface | Pig skin gelatine coated |
| Matrix | Cross-linked dextran |
| Charge Density | Not relevant. Gelatine coated |
| Average Particle Size | 175 μm Spherical |
| Approximate Surface Area Dry Weight | 0.27 m2/g |
| Approximate Number of Micro-Carriers Dry Weight | 3 × 106 |
| Swelling Dry Weight | 15 ml/g |
| Certificate of Analysis | Yes |
| Pack size | 10 g |
