Primary Human Ear Chondrocytes, Cryopreserved: Healthy Donor

Primary, uncultured cells

Tissue Procurement:  Human ear cartilage tissue is collected from cadaveric donors within 48 hours of death or as surgical specimen. The tissue is harvested from the outer ear from clinically “healthy, normal” donors. Proper consent and serological information are obtained on all specimens.

Cryopreservation: Ear 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.