Hep 3B Cell Line human

Derived from an 8 year old male. Cells contain integrated Hepatitis B virus genome. However there is currently no evidence that this cell line produces infectious Hepatitis B virus. The cells should be handled under laboratory containment level 2. Ethnicity: Black.

STR-PCR Data:

Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 8
D13S317: 12,14
D16S539: 10
D5S818: 13
D7S820: 8,10
THO1: 6,7
TPOX: 9
vWA: 17

EMEM (EBSS) + 2 mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6, i.e., seeding at 1-3 x 10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37 °C.

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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.