MILLIPORE has released its EndoGRO products which have been designed for vascular research including human umbilical vein endothelial cells and advanced media formulations for endothelial cell culture.
Millipore claims endothelial cells play a key role in a range of biological processes. In vitro cell models are commonly used for physiological and pharmacological investigations of angiogenesis, clotting, and inflammation, as well as arteriosclerosis and vascular disorders.
EndoGRO advanced media products include four optimized formulations designed for large vessel and microvascular endothelial cells, as well as low-passage HUVEC.
Millipore says EndoGRO media formulations have lower serum concentrations than standard endothelial cell culture media. The media have no phenol red or antimicrobials, which can cause cell stress and mask natural biological processes.
EndoGRO human umbilical vein endothelial cells are cultured for one passage before cryopreservation to ensure viability and culture life. Growth of these cells is enhanced by the use of EndoGRO media.