Kit containing collagen and medium with cytokines for human CFU-Mk assays.

MegaCult™-C collagen and medium with cytokines kit includes includes medium and collagen solution necessary for performing colony-forming unit (CFU) assays of human megakaryocyte progenitor cells (CFU-Mk). MegaCult™-C medium with cytokines is optimized for the growth of CFU-Mk in human bone marrow, mobilized peripheral blood, and cord blood samples. It is suitable for use with CD34 + enriched cells, mononuclear cells, and cells isolated by other purification methods. The medium contains recombinant human (rh) IL-3, IL-6, and thrombopoietin. Collagen Solution for preparation of collagen gels and for coating cell culture surfaces. Individual kit components may also be purchased separately, for your convenience.