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| Cat No. | ABI-TC052D |
| Product Type | Immortalized Cell Line |
| Cell Type | Fibroblast |
| Species | Human |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Source Organ | Connective Tissue |
| Disease | Normal |
| Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
Immortalized human fibroblasts from foreskin show spindle shape, SV40-transformed, express fibronectin/vimentin,ideal for dermal research and cell-matrix.
Immortalized human fibroblast cell line is derived from normal human dermal fibroblasts and genetically modified to bypass replicative senescence through stable expression of SV40 large T antigen. The cells exhibit a spindle-shaped morphology typical of fibroblasts and grow as an adherent monolayer. They show expression of fibroblast markers such as vimentin, FSP1 (fibroblast-specific protein 1), and PDGFR-β. They retain key functional properties including ECM secretion, wound healing migration, and cytokine responsiveness. Immortalized human fibroblasts are commonly used in studies of fibrosis, tissue remodeling, aging, cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), and inflammatory skin disorders. Their extended lifespan enables reproducible long-term experiments without the variability of primary fibroblasts.
| Product Code | Immortalized Human Fibroblasts, Human Immortalized Fibroblasts, hFB, Immortalized Human Fibroblast Cells |
| Species | Human |
| Cat.No | ABI-TC052D |
| Product Category | Immortalized Cell Lines |
| Size/Quantity | 1 vial |
| Cell Type | Fibroblast |
| Growth Mode | Adherent |
| Shipping Info | Dry Ice |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Source Organ | Connective Tissue |
| Disease | Normal |
| Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
| Product Type | Immortalized Cell Line |
| Immortalization Method | Serial passaging and transduction with recombinant lentiviruses carrying SV40 Large T antigen |
| Quality Control | Real Time PCR was used to quantify SV40 gene expression in immortalized cell line. |
Immortalized human fibroblasts are widely used in wound healing research due to their collagen secretion, which aids in elucidating repair mechanisms. They are essential in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, supporting novel strategies for tissue repair. Additionally, these fibroblasts facilitate the growth and establishment of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, advancing understanding of cell reprogramming and regenerative therapies.
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An immortalized cell line is composed of cells that have been genetically or chemically modified to proliferate indefinitely in vitro. These cells bypass normal senescence while retaining many key phenotypic and functional characteristics relevant to research applications, making them suitable for long-term and reproducible research.