What Are Human Primary Cells?
Human primary cells are cells taken from living human beings and cultured. These cells retain the differentiation of the original cells taken in a biopsy sample and can be used in a wide variety of types of research. Many laboratories that sell cell cultures provide human primary cells by request and they usually list the products they offer in a catalog. Special types of cultures are available for custom orders if a researcher has very specific needs. Collecting human primary cells starts with a sample from a subject. Some labs rely on subjects who donate tissue specifically for scientific research after signing paperwork, indicating that they have been informed about the type of research that will be done and how their cells will be used. These donors are screened carefully to make sure they are suitable and the lab may also recruit rare donors to ensure a steady supply of access to unusual tissue types. Other labs may use leftovers from biopsy samples taken for diagnosis and treatme
