Rat Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells, Neonatal

Description

Rat Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells (RCMECs), Neonatal are primary endothelial cells isolated from neonatal rat heart tissue. These cells are derived from the capillaries of the cardiac microvascular network, which are crucial for heart function and vascular integrity. RCMECs exhibit typical endothelial cobblestone morphology and grow in monolayers, and they are characterized by their ability to form tight junctions and respond to inflammatory stimuli. These cells serve as an ideal in vitro model for studying microvascular function, cardiac diseases, and endothelial cell signaling. They express key endothelial markers such as CD31 (PECAM-1) and von Willebrand Factor (vWF). They are cryopreserved at early passages to preserve their phenotypic and functional stability. Each lot undergoes rigorous screening and isolation procedures, and is rigorously tested to ensure it is free of contamination from Mycoplasma, Fungi, Yeast, and Bacteria.