This vial contains 0.5 x 10^6 (500,000) viable macrophages isolated from the lung tissue of a healthy, pathogen-free CD1 mouse.
We provide a comprehensive, optimized protocol with the cells. They should be thawed quickly in a 37°C bath, gently resuspended in our recommended complete medium, and allowed to adhere and recover before you apply any experimental treatment.
Yes, they are highly suitable for studies where you need to assess a general, robust immune response rather than a specific Th1 (B6) or Th2 (BALB/c) biased response. They are a common and cost-effective choice for initial pharmacology and toxicology screening.
For Research Use Only. Do Not Use in Food Manufacturing or Medical Procedures (Diagnostics or Therapeutics). Do Not Use in Humans.