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MacroCargo™ Rat Alveolar Macrophages with Nanoparticle System, PEGylated gold-based nanoparticles (MTS-1222-YF517)

Datasheet

Cell Properties

Product Overview

As a therapeutic tool, macrophage cell has a great capacity for delivering cargos because of their intrinsic characteristics. This product is engineered Rat Rat Alveolar Macrophages carried with Nanoparticle System-PEGylated gold-based nanoparticles. MacroCargo™ products aim to improve the macrophage function and delivery of specific cargos. We also provide custom macrophage delivery systems based on your specific requirements.

Cell Name

Rat Alveolar Macrophages

Cell Type

Primary Cell

Cell Species

Rat

Cell Background

Alveolar macrophages (AM) are important in the regulation of immune responses in the lung, through their role as scavenger cells and through the production of many bioactive factors.

Cargo Properties

Cargo Delivery System Type

Nanoparticle System

Cargo Delivery Approach

PEGylated gold-based nanoparticles

Nanoparticle Component

Silica core with gold shell

Product Properties

Applications

Photothermal therapy

References

Madsen, Steen J et al. "Nanoparticle-loaded macrophage-mediated photothermal therapy: potential for glioma treatment." Lasers in medical science vol. 30,4 (2015): 1357-65. doi:10.1007/s10103-015-1742-5

Mycoplasma Testing

Negative

Sterility Testing

Negative

Shipping

Dry ice

Storage

Frozen cells should be stored in a liquid nitrogen tank (-150°C~-190°C) for long term.

Handling Notes

Frozen cells should be thawed immediately upon receipt and grown according to handling procedure to ensure cell viability and proper assay performance.
Note: Do not freeze the cells upon receipt as it may result in irreversible damage to the cell line.
Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee cell viability if the cells are not thawed immediately upon receipt and grown according to handling procedure.

Restriction

Research use only