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Cartilage
Rabbit
Rabbit, New Zealand white, male, 250-350 g
Bentley, G. and Greer , R.
Homotransplantation of Isolated Epiphyseal and Articular Cartilage Chondrocytes into Joint Surfaces of Rabbits ,
Nature
 230 , 385 , 1971
Cells
Epiphyseal
Articular cartilage
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.25%
Medium
Eagle's basal medium
Cartilage
Rat
Rat
Mei, L. , Shen, B. , Ling, P. , Liu, S. , Xue, J. , Liu, F. , Shao, H. , Chen, J. , Ma, A. and Liu, X.
Culture-expanded Allogenic Adipose Tissue-derived Stem Cells Attenuate Cartilage Degeneration in an Experimental Rat Osteoarthritis Model. ,
PLoS ONE
 12 , e0176107 , 2017
Cells
Chondrocytes
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.25%
Medium
DMEM/F12
Cartilage
Rat
Rat, SD, young, 100-120 g
Shimomura, Y. , Yoneda, T. and Suzuki, F.
Osteogenesis by Chondrocytes from Growth Cartilage of Rat Rib ,
Calcif Tissue Res
 19 , 179 , 1975
Cells
Chondrocytes
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.2%
Medium
Ham's F-12 medium
Colon
Guinea-Pig
Guinea-pig, adult
Raghupathi, R. , Duffield, M. , Zelkas, L. , Meedeniya, A. , Brookes, S. , Sia, T. , Wattchow, D. , Spencer, N. and Keating, D.
Identification of Unique Release Kinetics of Serotonin From Guinea-pig and Human Enterochromaffin Cells. ,
J Physiol
 591 , 5959-75 , 2013
Cells
Enterochromaffin
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
DMEM
Colon
Human
Human
Rollo, B. , Zhang, D. , Stamp, L. , Menheniott, T. , Stathopoulos, L. , Denham, M. , Dottori, M. , King, S. , Hutson, J. and Newgreen, D.
Enteric Neural Cells from Hirschsprung Disease Patients Form Ganglia in Autologous Aneuronal Colon ,
Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol
 2 , 92 , 2016
Cells
Colon enteric neural
Enzymes
Medium
Ham's F-12
Colon
Human
Human
Ali, M. , Anand, S. , Tangella, K. , Ramkumar, D. and Saif, T.
Isolation of Primary Human Colon Tumor Cells from Surgical Tissues and Culturing Them Directly on Soft Elastic Substrates for Traction Cytometry. ,
J Vis Exp
 , e52532 , 2015
Cells
Colon
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.1%
Collagenase : 0.1%
Medium
HBSS
Colon
Human
Human
Raghupathi, R. , Duffield, M. , Zelkas, L. , Meedeniya, A. , Brookes, S. , Sia, T. , Wattchow, D. , Spencer, N. and Keating, D.
Identification of Unique Release Kinetics of Serotonin From Guinea-pig and Human Enterochromaffin Cells. ,
J Physiol
 591 , 5959-75 , 2013
Cells
Enterochromaffin
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
DMEM
Colon
Human
Human
Varnat, F. , Duquet, A. , Malerba, M. , Zbinden, M. , Mas, C. , Gervaz, P. and Ruiz i Altaba, A.
Human Colon Cancer Epithelial Cells Harbour Active HEDGEHOG-GLI Signalling that is Essential for Tumour Growth, Recurrence, Metastasis and Stem Cell Survival and Expansion. ,
EMBO Mol Med
 1 , 338-51 , 2009
Cells
Colon cancer
Enzymes
Collagenase Type 1 : 300 u/ml
Hyaluronidase : 100 u/ml
Medium
DMEM/F12
Endothelial
Bovine
Calf
Vender, R.
Role of Endothelial Cells in the Proliferative Response of Cultured Pulmonary Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells to Reduced Oxygen Tension ,
In Vitro Cell Dev Biol
 28A , 403 , 1992
Cells
Endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.25%
Medium
HEPES
Endothelial
Bovine
Bovine
DeNucci, G. , Gryglewski, R.J. , Warner, T.D. and Vane, J.R.
Receptor-Mediated Release of Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factor and Prostacyclin From Bovine Aortic Endothelial Cells Is Coupled ,
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
 85 , 2334 , 1988
Cells
Endothelial
Aortic
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
Krebs Ringer solution
Endothelial
Bovine
Bovine
Scott, D. , Murray, J. and Barnes, M.
Investigation of the Attachment of Bovine Corneal Endothelial Cells ,
Exp Cell Res
 144 , 472 , 1983
Cells
Endothelial
Corneal
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.2%
Medium
PBS: DMEM
Endothelial
Bovine
Bovine
Robinson, J. and Gospodarowicz, D.
Glycosaminoglycans Synthesized by Cultured Bovine Corneal Endothelial Cells ,
J Cell Physiol
 117 , 368 , 1983
Cells
Endothelial, Corneal
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
0.01M Phosphate buffer with 0.02% EDTA
0.9% NaCl (See Reference)
Endothelial
Canine
Dog, mongrel, adult
Ford, J. , Burkel, W. and Kahn, R.
Isolation of Adult Canine Venous Endothelium for Tissue Culture ,
In Vitro
 17 , 44 , 1981
Cells
Endothelium
Jugular vein
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.1%
Medium
Earle's PBS, CMF
Endothelial
Human
Human
Goolcharran, C. , Cleland, J. , Keck, R. , Jones, A. and Borchardt, R.
Comparsion of the Rates of Deamidation, Diketopiperazine Formation and Oxidation in Recombinant Human Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Model Peptides ,
AAPS PharmSci
 2 (1) , 5 , 2000
Cells
Endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 2%
Medium
PBS
Endothelial
Human
Human
Wojta J, Gallicchio M, Zoellner H, Filonzi E, Hamilton J, McGrath K.
Interleukin-4 stimulates expression of urokinase-type-plasminogen activator in cultured human foreskin microvascular endothelial cells ,
Blood
 81 , 3285-92 , 1993
Cells
Foreskin microvascular endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.3%
Medium
HBSS
Endothelial
Human
Human
Farber HW, Antonov AS, Romanov YA, Smirnov VN, Scarfo LM, Beer DJ.
Cytokine secretion by human aortic endothelial cells is related to degree of atherosclerosis ,
Am J Physiol
 262 , H1088-95 , 1992
Cells
Vascular endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.25%
Medium
M-199
Endothelial
Human
Human
Lee, K, Lawley, T, Xu, Y. and Swerlick, R.
VCAM-1-, ELAM-1-, and ICAM-1-Independent Adhesion of Melanoma Cells to Cultured Human Dermal Microvascular Endothelial Cells ,
J Invest Dermatol
 98 , 79 , 1992
Cells
Endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.3.%
Medium
HBSS
(see reference)
Endothelial
Human
Human
Kubota, Y. , Kleinman, H. , Martin, G. and Lawley, T.
Role of Laminin and Basement Membrane in Morphological Differentiation of Human Endothelial Cells into Capillary-like Structures ,
J Cell Biol
 107 , 1589 , 1988
Cells
Endothelial/HUVEC
Foreskin & umbilical cord
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.3%
Medium
HBSS/PBS, Medium 199
(see reference)
Endothelial
Human
Human
Marks, R.M. , Czerniecki, M. and Penny, R.
Human Dermal Microvascular Endothelial Cells: An Improved Method for Tissue Culture and Description of Some Singular Properties in Culture ,
In Vitro Cell Dev Biol
 21 , 627 , 1985
Cells
Endothelial
Dermal
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.3%
Medium
PBS
Endothelial
Human
Human
Gordon, P. , Sussman, I. and Hatcher, V.
Long-Term Culture of Human Endothelial Cells ,
In Vitro
 19 , 661 , 1983
Cells
Fibroblasts
Foreskin
Enzymes
Hyaluronidase : 0.10%
Medium
DMEM
Endothelial
Human
Human
Jaffe, E.A. , Minick, C.R. , Adelman, B. , Becker, C.G. and Nachman, R.
Synthesis of Basement Membrane Collagen By Cultured Human Endothelial Cells ,
J Exp Med
 144 , 209 , 1976
Cells
Umbilical vein
Enzymes
Trypsin : 100 µg/ml
Medium
Tris-HCl,0.2 M
Endothelial
Porcine
Porcine
Shasby, S.
Endothelial Cells Grown On Permeable Membrane Supports ,
J Tiss Cul Meth
 14 , 247 , 1992
Cells
Endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.25%
Medium
Medium 199
Endothelial
Porcine
Porcine
Vischer, P. and Buddecke, E.
Alteration of Glycosytransferase Activities during Proliferation of Cultivated Arterial Endothelial Cells and Smooth Muscle Cells ,
Exp Cell Res
 158 , 15 , 1985
Cells
Endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
DMEM
Endothelial
Porcine
Porcine, 30-40 kg
Merrilees, M.J. and Scott, L.
Interaction of Aortic Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cells in Culture ,
Atherosclerosis
 39 , 147 , 1981
Cells
Endothelial
Thoracic aorta
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
Medium 199 and 0.01M EDTA
Endothelial
Porcine
Porcine, 60-100 days
Coulson, W.F.
The Effect Of Proteolytic Enzymes on the Tensile Strength of Whole Aorta and Isolated Aortic Elastin ,
Biochim Biophys Acta
 237 , 378 , 1971
Cells
Aorta
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.1%
Medium
Phosphate buffer
(see reference)
Endothelial
Rabbit
Rabbit
Choi, J. , Ko, M. and Kay, E.
Subcellular Localization of the Expressed 18 kDa FGF-2 Isoform in Corneal Endothelial Cells ,
Mol Vis
 6 , 222 , 2000
Cells
Corneal endothelial cells (CEC)
Enzymes
Hyaluronidase : 0.05%
Medium
DMEM
Endothelial
Rat
Rat, 300 G, and pig, 30-40 Kg
Merrilees, M.J. and Scott, L.
Interaction of Aortic Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Cells in Culture ,
Atherosclerosis
 39 , 147 , 1981
Cells
Endothelial
Thoracic aorta
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
Medium 199 and 0.01M EDTA
Endothelial
Rat
Rat, Wistar, adult, 170 g
Phillips, P. , Kumar, P. , Kumar, S. and Waghe, M.
Isolation And Characterization of Endothelial Cells From Rat And Cow Brain White Matter ,
J Anat
 129 , 261 , 1979
Cells
Endothelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.5%
Medium
BSS
Epithelial
Fish
Winter flounder, 200-500 g
(Pseudopleuronectes americanus)
Dickman, K. and Renfro, J.
Primary Culture of Flounder Renal Tubule Cells:Transepithelial Transport ,
Am J Physiol
 251 , 424 , 1986
Cells
Renal tubule
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.2%
Trypsin : 0.2%
Medium
CMF solution
Epithelial
Hamster
Hamster, Syrian golden (strain CR:RGH)
McDowell, E. and et al.
Differentiation of Tracheal Mucociliary Epithelium in Primary Cell Culture Recapitulates Normal Fetal Development and Regeneration Following Injury in Hamsters ,
Am J Pathol
 129 , 511 , 1987
Cells
Tracheal
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.1%
Medium
Ham's F-12
Epithelial
Hamster
Hamster (strain 1516 EHS and Lakeview), 8-12 weeks
Lee, T. , Wu, R. , Brody, A. , Barrett, J. and Nettesheim, P.
Growth and Differentiation of Hamster Tracheal Epithelial Cells in Culture ,
Exp Lung Res
 6 , 27 , 1984
Cells
Tracheal
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
Medium 199
Epithelial
Hamster
Hamster, Syrian gold, male, 6 weeks- 4 months
Goldman, W.E. and Baseman, J.B.
Selective Isolation and Culture of a Proliferating Epithelial Cell Population from the Hamster Trachea ,
In Vitro
 16 , 313 , 1980
Cells
Tracheal
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.25%
Medium
PBS with EDTA
Epithelial
Human
Human
Halbert CL, Alexander IE, Wolgamot GM, Miller AD.
Adeno-associated virus vectors transduce primary cells much less efficiently than immortalized cells ,
J Virol
 69 , 1473-9 , 1995
Cells
Nasal polyp epithelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.1%
Medium
see reference
Epithelial
Human
Human
Sabatini, L. , Allen-Hoffmann, B, Warner, T. and Azen, E.
Serial Cultivation of Epithelial Cells from Human and Macaque Salivary Glands ,
In Vitro Cell Dev Biol
 27A , 939 , 1991
Cells
Epithelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.05%
Medium
DMEM
Epithelial
Human
Human
Robinson, C. and Wu, R.
Culture of Conducting Airway Epithelial Cells in Serum-Free Medium ,
J Tiss Cul Meth
 13 , 95 , 1991
Cells
Epithelial
Enzymes
Trypsin : 0.2%
Medium
MEM, PBS
Epithelial
Human
Human
(also bovine)
Munson, L. , Chandler, S. and Schlafer, D.
Cultivation of Bovine Fetal and Adult Endometrial Epithelial Cells ,
J Tiss Cul Meth
 11 (3) , 129 , 1988
Cells
Endometrial epithelial
Medium
DMEM/Ham's F-12

Tissue Tables (references, grouped by tissue type and species)

Adipose/Fat
Adrenal
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Cartilage
Colon
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Liver
Lung
Lymph nodes
Mammary
Miscellaneous
Muscle
Neural
Organoids
Pancreas
Parotid
Pituitary
Prostate
Reproductive
Scales
Skin
Spleen
Stem
Thymus
Thyroid/Parathyroid
Tonsil
Tumor
Note: We have not limited the references listed to only those papers using Worthington enzymes. Generally speaking, the tissue dissociation enzymes offered by Worthington can be used interchangeably for most preparations cited.