Description

Reliable induction of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation remains an important challenge in cartilage biology research. Variations in cell source, induction conditions, and differentiation efficiency may influence cartilage matrix formation and downstream evaluation results, making standardized chondrogenic induction conditions essential for reproducible experiments.

XR mMCDM Mouse MSC Chondrogenic Differentiation Medium is a complete differentiation medium specifically developed for mouse mesenchymal stem cell chondrogenic induction. The optimized formulation provides essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, hormones, trace elements, and low concentrations of fetal bovine serum to support mouse MSC differentiation toward the chondrogenic lineage.

Designed for researchers performing mouse MSC differentiation studies, XR mMCDM supports both chondrogenic pellet culture and adherent chondrogenic induction workflows. The medium enables cartilage differentiation research, proteoglycan deposition analysis, and staining-based evaluation such as Alcian Blue staining.

XR mMCDM provides a convenient solution for laboratories requiring a consistent mouse MSC differentiation medium for cartilage formation studies, stem cell biology research, and in vitro chondrocyte differentiation experiments.

Specifications

Product Name	XR mMCDM Mouse MSC Chondrogenic Differentiation Medium
Product Type	Mouse mesenchymal stem cell chondrogenic differentiation medium
Application	Mouse MSC chondrogenic induction and cartilage differentiation research
Species	Mouse
Volume	100 mL
Formulation	Complete differentiation medium containing amino acids, vitamins, hormones, trace elements and low concentration FBS
pH	7.1–7.3
Endotoxin	≤0.25 EU/mL
Bacteria/Fungi	Negative
Mycoplasma	Negative
Osmolality	280–320 mOsm/kg·H₂O
Appearance	Pink clear liquid
Storage	-20°C, protected from light
Shelf Life	12 months
Research Use	For research use only

Features

Optimized Mouse MSC Chondrogenic Differentiation: Designed specifically for mouse mesenchymal stem cell chondrogenic induction, supporting differentiation toward the chondrocyte lineage.
Complete Chondrogenic Differentiation Medium: Ready-to-use formulation containing essential components including amino acids, vitamins, hormones, trace elements and low concentration fetal bovine serum.
Supports Chondrogenic Pellet Culture: Suitable for three-dimensional MSC pellet culture workflows commonly used for cartilage formation and extracellular matrix analysis.
Compatible with Cartilage Differentiation Analysis: Supports downstream evaluation of cartilage-like matrix formation, including Alcian Blue staining-based detection.
Consistent Research Workflow: Provides standardized induction conditions to reduce variability associated with manually prepared MSC differentiation systems.
Quality-Controlled Cell Culture Reagent: Each batch is tested for key quality parameters including endotoxin level, microbial contamination and mycoplasma detection.

Performance Data

Mouse MSC Chondrogenic Differentiation and Alcian Blue Staining

Chondrogenic differentiation performance of mouse mesenchymal stem cells can be evaluated through cartilage extracellular matrix deposition after induction with XR mMCDM. Following differentiation, Alcian Blue staining provides a commonly used method to visualize glycosaminoglycan-rich cartilage matrix formation.

Mouse MSC chondrogenic differentiation after 16 days induction with XR mMCDM showing Alcian Blue staining of cartilage matrix formation

Representative Alcian Blue staining result after 16 days of mouse MSC chondrogenic induction using XR mMCDM.

Chondrogenic Pellet Culture Workflow

XR mMCDM supports mouse MSC pellet-based differentiation workflows. Cells are aggregated into pellets and maintained under chondrogenic induction conditions, allowing researchers to evaluate cartilage-like tissue formation and differentiation characteristics.

Applications

XR mMCDM is designed for researchers studying mouse mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, cartilage biology and in vitro chondrogenesis. The optimized formulation supports multiple experimental workflows involving MSC lineage commitment, cartilage matrix formation and differentiation evaluation.

Mouse MSC Chondrogenic Differentiation: Induction of mouse mesenchymal stem cells toward chondrogenic lineage for stem cell differentiation studies.
Mouse BMSC Chondrogenic Induction: Suitable for mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell cartilage differentiation research.
Chondrogenic Pellet Culture: Supports three-dimensional MSC pellet culture models for cartilage-like tissue formation studies.
Chondrocyte Differentiation Research: Used for investigating MSC transition toward chondrocyte-like phenotypes.
Cartilage Differentiation Research: Applicable for in vitro cartilage development and extracellular matrix deposition studies.
Alcian Blue Staining Analysis: Compatible with staining-based evaluation of cartilage-associated glycosaminoglycan accumulation.
MSC Lineage Differentiation Studies: Can be incorporated into broader mesenchymal stem cell differentiation research workflows.
Cartilage Tissue Engineering Research: Supports laboratory studies investigating cartilage formation mechanisms and regenerative approaches.
Stem Cell Biology Research: Provides a controlled induction environment for studying mouse MSC differentiation potential.

Experimental Workflow

Chondrogenic Pellet Induction

For pellet culture applications, 4 × 10⁵ mouse MSCs are collected and transferred into centrifuge tubes. Cells are concentrated by centrifugation and cultured with XR mMCDM under standard cell culture conditions. During induction, fresh differentiation medium is replaced every 2–3 days until cartilage-like pellets are formed.

Cell number: 4 × 10⁵ cells per pellet
Culture condition: 37°C, 5% CO₂
Medium replacement: Every 2–3 days
Typical induction period: 18–25 days

Adherent Chondrogenic Induction

For adherent differentiation experiments, mouse MSCs are seeded onto gelatin-coated culture vessels and cultured until approximately 80% confluence before replacing growth medium with XR mMCDM. Differentiation progression can be monitored through cartilage-associated matrix deposition and staining analysis.

Gelatin coating: 0.1% gelatin
Recommended seeding density: 2 × 10⁴ cells/cm²
Induction period: Approximately 18–25 days

Why Choose XR mMCDM Mouse MSC Chondrogenic Differentiation Medium?

Successful mouse MSC chondrogenic differentiation depends on maintaining consistent induction conditions throughout the differentiation process. Variability in manually prepared differentiation formulations, inconsistent reagent quality, and differences in culture handling may influence cartilage matrix production and experimental reproducibility.

XR mMCDM provides a standardized mouse mesenchymal stem cell differentiation medium designed specifically for chondrogenic induction workflows. The optimized formulation simplifies experimental preparation while supporting reliable cartilage differentiation research, including chondrogenic pellet culture, cartilage matrix analysis and Alcian Blue staining evaluation.

Compared with conventional laboratory-prepared induction systems, XR mMCDM offers a convenient complete medium format that helps researchers establish consistent mouse MSC chondrogenic differentiation workflows for stem cell biology and cartilage research applications.

Research Workflow Compatibility

Cell Type	Mouse mesenchymal stem cells (Mouse MSCs)
Differentiation Direction	Chondrogenic lineage differentiation
Culture Format	Chondrogenic pellet culture and adherent induction culture
Evaluation Methods	Alcian Blue staining and cartilage matrix deposition analysis
Research Area	Stem cell differentiation, cartilage biology and tissue engineering research

FAQ

What is XR mMCDM Mouse MSC Chondrogenic Differentiation Medium?

XR mMCDM is a complete mouse MSC chondrogenic differentiation medium developed to support the induction of mouse mesenchymal stem cells toward the chondrogenic lineage. It is designed for cartilage differentiation research, chondrogenic induction experiments and related in vitro stem cell studies.

What cells can be used with XR mMCDM?

XR mMCDM is designed for mouse mesenchymal stem cells (Mouse MSCs), including mouse MSC populations used in chondrogenic differentiation and cartilage formation studies.

Can XR mMCDM be used for mouse BMSC chondrogenic differentiation?

Yes. XR mMCDM can be used for mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (Mouse BMSC) chondrogenic differentiation research workflows requiring cartilage lineage induction.

How long does mouse MSC chondrogenic differentiation typically require?

According to the recommended workflow, mouse MSC chondrogenic induction is generally performed for approximately 18–25 days, depending on experimental design and differentiation evaluation requirements.

Does XR mMCDM support chondrogenic pellet culture?

Yes. XR mMCDM supports chondrogenic pellet culture by providing induction conditions suitable for forming MSC cell aggregates used in cartilage differentiation studies.

Can XR mMCDM be used with Alcian Blue staining?

Yes. XR mMCDM is compatible with Alcian Blue staining-based evaluation, which is commonly used to analyze cartilage-associated extracellular matrix and glycosaminoglycan deposition after chondrogenic differentiation.

What components are included in XR mMCDM?

XR mMCDM contains essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, hormones, trace elements and low concentration fetal bovine serum to support mouse MSC chondrogenic differentiation.

Does XR mMCDM contain antibiotics?

No. XR mMCDM does not contain penicillin or streptomycin. Additional antibiotics should be added separately if required by the experimental workflow.

How should XR mMCDM be stored?

XR mMCDM should be stored at -20°C and protected from light. Before use, the medium should be thawed at 4°C overnight. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles should be avoided.

Is XR mMCDM intended for clinical use?

No. XR mMCDM is intended for research use only and is not intended for clinical therapeutic applications.

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