Rat Endothelial Progenitor Cells

Description

Rat Endothelial Progenitor Cells (REPCs) are primary vascular precursors isolated from rat peripheral blood or bone marrow, capable of differentiating into mature endothelial cells. These spindle-shaped, adherent cells play a key role in neovascularization and vascular repair. REPCs express progenitor and endothelial markers such as CD34, VEGFR-2 (Flk-1), CD133, and they respond to angiogenic factors like VEGF and bFGF. Due to their regenerative capacity and phenotypic plasticity, REPCs are valuable for modeling vascular development and endothelial dysfunction. AcceGen's REPCs are cryopreserved at early passage to maintain high viability and native function. To ensure optimal cell performance, repeated freeze-thaw cycles should be 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.