biological source
hamster kidney
packaging
tube of 5 μg 93120815-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 93120815-1VL
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
2n = 44
morphology
Fibroblast
products
Not specified
receptors
Not specified
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
Application
Virus studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
Hamster Syrian kidney
Susceptible to a range of viruses including adenovirus 25, vaccinia, herpes simplex, reovirus 3, vesicular stomatitis, rubella, pseudorabies.
Preparation Note
GMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Tryptose Phosphate Broth + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% 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.