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Description
In vascular biology and pulmonary circulation research, traditional primary endothelial cell models often suffer from limited traceability, low imaging contrast, and difficulty in real-time tracking of cellular behavior during angiogenesis, permeability assays, and migration studies. These limitations create challenges in studying dynamic endothelial responses under physiological and pathological conditions such as vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary vascular remodeling.
This GFP-expressing porcine pulmonary vein endothelial cell model provides a stable fluorescent vascular system derived from primary pulmonary vein endothelium. Cells are engineered via lentiviral GFP transduction, enabling strong green fluorescence under blue-light excitation for real-time visualization of endothelial behavior, including migration, alignment, and barrier dynamics.
Validated through DiI-Ac-LDL uptake functional assay, this model retains key endothelial characteristics and is suitable for vascular biology research, angiogenesis studies, endothelial barrier function analysis, and live cell imaging applications.
Features
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GFP-expressing porcine pulmonary vein endothelial cells (fluorescent vascular model)
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Stable lentiviral GFP labeling for live cell imaging
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Validated endothelial phenotype via DiI-Ac-LDL uptake assay
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Gelatin-coated surface compatible cell system
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Suitable for real-time tracking of endothelial migration and angiogenesis
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Cryopreserved primary cell format for research applications
Specifications
| Cell Type | Porcine Pulmonary Vein Endothelial Cells |
| Genetic Modification | GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein), lentiviral transduction |
| Functional Validation | DiI-Ac-LDL uptake assay |
| Culture System | Gelatin-coated endothelial culture flask |
| Passage Range | 3–5 passages recommended |
| Storage | Liquid nitrogen (-180°C) |
| Shipping | Dry ice (frozen cryovial) |
Applications
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Vascular endothelial cell biology research
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Live cell imaging and fluorescence tracking
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Angiogenesis and endothelial migration assays
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Endothelial barrier function studies
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Pulmonary vascular remodeling research
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Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease models
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Drug screening on vascular endothelium
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Inflammation-induced endothelial response studies
Fluorescent GFP System
The GFP reporter enables high-resolution visualization of endothelial dynamics in real time. Under blue-light excitation, cells emit strong green fluorescence, allowing quantitative tracking of:
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Cell migration behavior
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Endothelial network formation
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Cell-cell interaction dynamics
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Barrier integrity changes
Cell Culture System
Gelatin-coated substrates are recommended to enhance endothelial adhesion and maintain physiological morphology during expansion and imaging experiments.
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Coating material: gelatin-based extracellular matrix mimic
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Purpose: improve endothelial attachment and stability
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Compatibility: standard endothelial growth medium systems
Storage & Handling
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Store in liquid nitrogen (-180°C) for long-term preservation
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Do not store at -80°C or -20°C
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Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
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Handle under sterile biosafety conditions
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Minimize light exposure to preserve GFP signal integrity
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GFP-expressing porcine pulmonary vein endothelial cells used for?
This cell model is used for vascular biology research, endothelial barrier studies, angiogenesis assays, and live cell fluorescence imaging of pulmonary vascular systems.
Why is GFP labeling important in endothelial cell research?
GFP allows real-time visualization of endothelial cell behavior including migration, network formation, and barrier integrity changes without additional staining.
How are these cells validated for endothelial function?
Cells are functionally validated using DiI-Ac-LDL uptake, a standard marker of endothelial metabolic activity and vascular identity.
What is the recommended culture surface?
Gelatin-coated culture flasks are recommended to support endothelial attachment, morphology stability, and physiological behavior.
How should GFP endothelial cells be stored?
Cells should be stored in liquid nitrogen. Storage at -80°C or -20°C is not recommended due to reduced viability and fluorescence stability.
When can I expect my order to ship?
Most orders are filled and shipped within 2-3 business days from the time they are received.
Our standard shipping usually take 2-5 days.
We also provide express shippping for time-sensitive deliveries.
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