biological source
African green monkey kidney
packaging
tube of 5 μg 88031701-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 88031701-1VL
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
Not specified
morphology
Fibroblast
products
Not specified
receptors
Not specified
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
Application
COS-1 cell line has been used to test the toxicity of various concentrations of iron oxide nanoparticles (for use in medical diagnostics). It has also been used to study the interaction of nanoparticles with their cellular targets.
Virus replication studies: SV40
Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived from CV-1 simian cells transformed by origin-defective mutant of SV40 which codes for wildtype T Ag. Possible host for propagation of pure populations of recombinant SV40 virus. The cells should be handled under laboratory containment level 2.
Monkey African green kidney, SV40 transformed
Preparation Note
Split semi-confluent cultures 1:3 to 1:6, i.e., seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37 °C. In order to prevent syncitia formation, do not allow cells become confluent.
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.