LLC-RK1 cell line

Derived from kidneys taken from New Zealand white rabbits. The cells are susceptible to a range of viruses including rubella, vaccinia and herpes. Rubella replicates to a high titre.

NOTE: Both the cell line and DNA from the cell line may be available for this product. Please choose -1VL or VIAL for cells, or -DNA-5UG for DNA.

Medium 199 + 2 mM Glutamine + 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:4 i.e. seeding at 5x10,000 to 3x100,000 cells/cm²using 0.25% trypsin; 5% CO₂; 37°C. NB: this line is extremely sensitive to trypsin.

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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.