Primary Human Chondrocytes, Cryopreserved: Healthy Donor, Osteoarthritis (OA+) or Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA+)

Primary, uncultured cells

Tissue Procurement:  Human cartilage tissue is collected from cadaveric donors within 48 hours of death or as surgical specimens from a relevant procedure. The tissue is harvested from the knee joint from both clinically “healthy, normal” donors and from those diagnosed with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Proper consent and serological information is obtained on all specimens.

Cryopreservation: Cartilage tissue is digested with a 2-step enzymatic treatment. The isolated chondrocytes are processed for cryopreservation and combined with FBS containing 10% DMSO. Cryopreserved cells are shipped with dry ice for overnight delivery. Expect recovery ~1.0E06 cells, with a guaranteed minimum recovery of 0.5E6 cells after 1 week in culture with Chondrocyte Growth Medium. 

Quality Control: Tested negative for fungal and bacterial contamination.

*Optional: Contact us at articular.info@articular.com to request a list of currently available donors.