Description

Chondrocyte Growth Factor CAS NO 82196-87-0 is a bioactive peptide complex crucial for the proliferation and maintenance of chondrocytes, the cells responsible for cartilage formation. Its primary value lies in supporting research and development within regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, where cartilage repair is a critical objective. This product is essential for biotechnology firms, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies focused on osteoarthritis treatments, orthopedic applications, and advanced cell culture studies.

Application

• Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Used as a key growth supplement in 3D bioprinting and scaffold-based cultures to promote chondrocyte expansion and matrix production.
• Osteoarthritis Research: Applied in in vitro models to study chondrocyte behavior, test potential therapeutic compounds, and investigate disease mechanisms.
• Cell Culture & Expansion: Serves as a critical component in specialized media formulations for the high-yield, phenotype-stable expansion of primary chondrocytes.
• Regenerative Medicine R&D: Facilitates studies aimed at developing autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and other cell-based therapies for cartilage defects.
• Biomaterial Testing: Employed to evaluate the biocompatibility and efficacy of novel hydrogels and synthetic scaffolds intended for cartilage repair.
• Stem Cell Differentiation: Guides the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into the chondrogenic lineage for therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chondrocyte Growth Factor
CAS No.	82196-87-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cartilage-Derived Growth Factor; Chondrocyte Growth Factor (CGF); Chondrogenic Growth Factor; Cartilage Growth Factor; Chondrocyte Proliferation Factor; Articular Cartilage Growth Factor; CDGF
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chondrocyte Growth Factor is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical and bioactivity assays. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, endotoxin levels, sterility, and functional activity are provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake. For long-term storage, consider aliquoting to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Biological Activity (Cell Proliferation Assay)	≥ 90% of reference standard
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/mg
Sterility (Membrane Filtration)	Sterile
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.