The main function of fibroblasts is to maintain the structural integrity of connective tissues by continuously secreting precursors of the extracellular matrix. Like other cells of connective tissue, fibroblasts are derived from primitive mesenchyme. Thus they express the intermediate filament protein vimentin, a feature used as a marker to distinguish their mesodermal origin. In addition forming and maintaining extracellular matrices, they also regulate interstitial fluid volume and pressure, and wound healing. Many diseases are associated with dysregulation of the injury repair response and fibroblast function, leading to increased or decreased deposition of extracellular matrix proteins, altered tissue architecture, impaired function and in some cases significant morbidity and mortality. This includes association with cancer cells at all stages of cancer progression.
- Cancer Associated Fibroblasts (CAFs)
CAFs are closely associated with primary tumor cells and participate in the neoplastic process. There is reciprocal communication between CAFs and tumor cells through paracrine effects of secreted growth factors, cytokines & chemokines from both fibroblasts, tumor cells and other tumor-associated cells. CAFs are potential target for cancer therapy and enhanced understanding of tumor growth, angiogenesis and metastasis.
Name Catalog # Type Species Applications Size Price Glioblastoma CAFs CAF03 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 Cells $1,650.00 Human Breast CAFs CAF06 Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 cells $2,055.00 Human Colorectal Tumor CAFs CAF05 Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 cells $899.00 Human Endometrial Adenocarcinoma CAFs CAF01 Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 cells $899.00 Human Lung Adenocarcinoma CAFs CAF07A Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 cells $915.00 Human Lung Squamous Cell Tumor CAFs CAF07SC Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 cells $915.00 Human Melanoma CAFs CAF09 Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 cells $1,079.00 Human Ovarian Serous Tumor CAFs CAF02 Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 cells $899.00 Human Pancreatic CAF-Stellate Cells CAF08 Human Primary CAFs Human Cell Assays 1,000,000 Cells $1,650.00 - Human Fibroblasts
These human fibroblast cells are suitable for use in derivation of iPS cells and other applications requiring human fibroblasts including vaccine production and studies of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs).
Name Catalog # Type Species Applications Size Price Human Fibroblasts-GFP Expressing GFP07 Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells in T25 flask $999.00 Native Human Fibroblasts SC00A5 Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $655.00 - GFP & RFP Expressing Cancer Cells
These human cells are derived from various carcinoma cell lines, with the unique feature of being GFP and RFP expressing. Our selection of cells consists of gastric carcinoma, glioblastoma, prostate carcinoma, and renal adenocarcinoma cells.
Name Catalog # Type Species Applications Size Price GFP Expressing Human Gastric Carcinoma N87 Cells TR02-GFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 GFP Expressing Human Glioblastoma Cells TR01-GFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 GFP Expressing Human Prostate Carcinoma Cells (DU 145) TR03-GFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 GFP Expressing Human Renal Adenocarcinoma Cells (ACHN) TR04-GFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 RFP Expressing Human Gastric Carcinoma N87 Cells TR02-RFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 RFP Expressing Human Glioblastoma Cells TR01-RFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 RFP Expressing Human Prostate Carcinoma Cells (DU 145) TR03-RFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 RFP Expressing Human Renal Adenocarcinoma Cells (ACHN) TR04-RFP Primary Cells Human Cell Assays 500,000 Cells $999.00 - Media for Fibroblast, CAFs, and Tumor Cells
Media for Fibroblasts, CAFs, and Tumor Cells
Name Catalog # Type Species Applications Size Price Human Plasma Fibronectin FB001 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 1 mg $319.00 Pancreatic Stellate CAF Maintaining Media PC00B5 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 500 ml $208.00 Universal Coating Solution AC002 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 20 ml $189.00 Universal Detachment Solution AD002 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 100 ml $75.00 Universal Full Growth Medium TM001 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 500 ml $219.00 Universal Neutralization Buffer NB001 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 100 ml $65.00 VitroPlus III, low serum, complete PC00B1 Cell Growth Media Human Cell Assays 500 ml $205.00