ADME Research Domain: Metabolism; Absorption; Excretion
Short Description
A dual-purpose tool for bile acid homeostasis and viral infection mechanisms, featuring a high-expression NTCP screening line.
Brand
Vesitra™
Development Stage
ADME
ADME Research Domain
Metabolism; Absorption; Excretion
Description
NTCP is not only critical for bile acid circulation but also acts as the HBV receptor. Our Vesitra™ Human NTCP model demonstrates perfect sodium-dependent bile acid uptake kinetics while retaining its intact extracellular spatial conformation, making it an excellent resource for cross-disciplinary DMPK/Tox and virology research.
Features
1. Validated sodium dependency with taurocholate (TCA) uptake strictly reliant on a sodium gradient for max physiological fidelity. 2. Dual-field validation supporting both DMPK bile acid assays and large-molecule/viral binding studies.
Applications
Risk screening for drug-induced cholestatic liver injury (DILI); Early high-throughput in vitro screening of HBV/HDV entry inhibitors.
Parental Cell Line
Human Embryonic Kidney 293 (HEK293)
Transfection
Stable Transfection
Transporter
NTCP
Gene
SLC10A1
Typical Probe Substrate
Taurocholate / Rosuvastatin
Reference Inhibitor
Cyclosporin A / Troglitazone
Organism
Human
Strain Name
HEK293
Tissue
Embryonic Kidney
Background
NTCP (SLC10A1) is a sodium-dependent transporter located on the basolateral membrane of hepatocytes. It is the primary mechanism for the hepatic uptake of conjugated bile acids from portal blood, maintaining enterohepatic circulation. It also transports certain statins (e.g., rosuvastatin) and serves as the primary cellular entry receptor for the Hepatitis B and D viruses.
Morphology
Epithelial
Unit Size
2×10⁶ / vial lyophilized cells
Culture Properties
Adherent
Cell Purity
>95%
Cell Viability
>90%
Sterility Testing
Creative Biolabs provides sterility testing in accordance with USP and EP regulations. All of our sterility testing is performed in an isolator or clean room environments. The cell line has been screened using the membrane filtration testing methods to confirm the absence of aerobic, anaerobic and fungi microorganisms.
Identity Testing
Identity testing is required for newly established cell lines. Isoenzyme analysis is used to confirm the identity of the species of a cell line. Alternative methods for identity testing include DNA fingerprinting, STR analysis and karyology.
Virological Safety Testing
A broad range of viruses is susceptible to affecting human cell lines. We can provide in vivo/vitro virus saftey assays by utilizing various animal systems. These viruses include: adventitious viruses, bovine viruses, human and simian viruses, porcine viruses, retrovirus and rodent viruses.
Genetic Stability Testing
We perform cell genetic stability studies under ICH guidelines. We can provide guidance on the appropriate testing program upon your requirements.
Mycoplasma Testing
The cell line has been screened using the luciferase based mycoplasma detection kit to confirm the absence of mycoplasma species.
Shipping
Dry Ice
Storage
Frozen cells should be stored in a liquid nitrogen tank (-150°C~-190°C). Once reconstituted, the cells may be used for up to five days if properly stored at 2°C - 8°C in the buffer provided.
Handling Notes
Frozen cells should be thawed immediately upon receipt and grown according to handling procedure to ensure cell viability and proper assay performance. Note: Do not freeze the cells upon receipt as it may result in irreversible damage to the cell line. Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee cell viability if the cells are not thawed immediately upon receipt and grown according to handling procedure.
Warnings
Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles
Research Use Only
For research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
Quality Control
All of our stable cell lines meet the highest quality standards and have been confirmed to be pathogen-free.