Human Primary Cardiomyocytes

Use of PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. PriGrow X Series Medium (TM4037) + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂.

Human Primary Cardiomyocytes are isolated from human heart ventricles. Their specialized high-oxygen-content with a large number of mitochondria contributes to the major role of cardiac muscles in the heart’s rhythmic pumping. Cardiomyocytes are regulated by a complex network of signals. Cardiomyocytes hypertrophy and apoptosis have been associated with the loss of contractile function during heart failure. They are ideal models for study of cytokines and cellular signaling mechanisms that lead to myocyte death, as well as for research on mechanical strain and cell-cell interaction.