About Rodent Cell Lines
Rodent cell lines provide versatile in vitro models for neuroscience, immunology, developmental biology, toxicology, and pharmacological research. Derived primarily from mouse and rat tissues, these cell lines offer reproducible experimental systems that complement primary cell cultures while being easier to maintain and expand.
This collection includes standardized reference profiles covering cell origin, morphology, growth characteristics, recommended culture conditions, differentiation protocols, applications, and biosafety information for widely used rodent cell lines.
Rodent Cell Line Profiles
Browse standardized reference profiles for commonly used mouse and rat cell lines.
BV2
Mouse microglial cell line widely used to investigate neuroinflammation, innate immunity and microglial activation.
C8-D1A
Mouse astrocyte cell line commonly used to study astrocyte biology and neuron-glia interactions.
Neuro2a
Mouse neuroblastoma cell line widely used for neuronal differentiation and neurobiology research.
PC12
Rat pheochromocytoma cell line that differentiates into neuron-like cells following NGF stimulation.
RAW264.7
Mouse macrophage cell line extensively used for studies of inflammation, phagocytosis and innate immunity.
MO3.13
Hybrid human-rodent oligodendrocyte cell line widely used to investigate myelination and demyelinating diseases.