For research use only
| Cat No. | ABC-TC4020 |
| Product Type | Porcine Primary Cells |
| Cell Type | Red Blood Cell |
| Species | Pig |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Disease | Normal |
| Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
Pig Red Blood Cells serve as a model for hemolytic testing, blood compatibility assays, and drug-erythrocyte interaction in preclinical evaluations.
Pig Red Blood Cells (pRBCs) are derived from freshly collected porcine blood, processed through glutaraldehyde-buffer fixation and saline washing before cryopreservation. The cells are anucleate biconcave discs, appearing as elongated biconcave shapes under transmission electron microscopy.These pig cell lines are being actively explored as a potential alternative to human red blood cells (hRBCs) for transfusion-related applications due to their functional similarity and lower risk of disease transmission. Genetic engineering may further reduce their immunogenicity. These cells are also used in immunohematological research and xenotransfusion studies. In vitro, they must be handled with care to preserve membrane integrity, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles should be strictly avoided. The cells undergo rigorous screening and isolation procedures, and are rigorously tested to ensure they are free of contamination from Mycoplasma, Fungi, Yeast, and Bacteria.
| Product Code | Pig Red Blood Cells, Porcine RBCs, Pig Erythrocytes, Porcine Red Blood Cells |
| Species | Pig |
| Cat.No | ABC-TC4020 |
| Product Category | Primary Cells |
| Size/Quantity | 1 vial |
| Cell Type | Red Blood Cell |
| Growth Mode | Suspension |
| Shipping Info | Dry Ice |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Disease | Normal |
| Biosafety Level | 1 |
| Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
| Product Type | Porcine Primary Cells |
| Quality Control | All cells test negative for mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi. |
Pig Red Blood Cells (pRBCs) can be used as an experimental model to study erythrocyte physiology, blood compatibility, and immune responses in xenotransfusion research. These cells share functional characteristics with human red blood cells and are suitable for evaluating hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers, membrane transport, and immune clearance mechanisms. pRBCs are also used in pharmacokinetics, hemocompatibility studies, and in the development of gene-edited or engineered red blood cell therapies.
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