biological source
African green monkey kidney
description
Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
packaging
tube of 5 μg 85020205-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 85020205-1VL
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
2n = 60
morphology
Epithelial
receptors
Not specified
Biochem/physiol Actions
Monkey African Green kidney
Vero76 was derived from the original parent Vero line (Sigma catalog no. 84113001) and exhibits a lower saturation density than the parent line. The cells are susceptible to human haemorrhagic fever viruses.
Preparation Note
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:10, i.e., seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37 °C.
Other Notes
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This cell line is part of the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC), an international repository managed by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA). No licensing agreement is required when either this cell line or the DNA extracted from it are used for internal research purposes only. Any other use of these products is prohibited without the express written permission of UKHSA. Inquiries regarding authorized use of this cell line or its genomic DNA may be directed to culturecollections@ukhsa.gov.uk.