Rat Hepatocytes (Sprague-Dawley)

  • Available as fresh cells or cryopreserved plateable or suspension lots
  • Viabilities routinely >80%
  • Characterized for phase I and phase II enzyme activities

Our rat hepatocytes are prepared using the same careful isolation and cryopreservation techniques as our human lots.  Characterization methods of cryopreserved hepatocytes include ECOD, 7-HCG and 7-HCS for phase I and phase II enzyme activities.  We also closely monitor cell morphology, attachment efficiency, monolayer confluency (plateable cells) and viability stability over time for both fresh and cryopreserved hepatocytes.

Fresh Hepatocyte Availability and Ordering

Animal (North America only):  Regularly scheduled isolations are detailed on our Animal Isolation Calendar.  Standard isolations are from male animals, unless otherwise requested.  Upon request, custom isolations can be scheduled.

Animal Isolation Calendar:  View schedule for fresh animal hepatocytes
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To place an order or make special shipping arrangements, please contact us at  hepaticproducts@invitrogen.com or (866) 952-3559

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