MDCK I

Virus susceptibility: Influenza virus, vesicular stomatitis virus and many other viruses.

Canine Cocker Spaniel kidney

MDCK I - Madin-Darby canine kidney- is a subclone derived from the heterogeneous parent line MDCK (Madin-Darby canine kidney, Sigma Catalogue number. 85011435). MDCK-I cells, also known as "low passage MDCK" are reported to display a high electrical resistance (over 1000 Ohm/cm²) and form a monolayer with characteristics of tight epithelia of the renal collecting duct. Grown on filters, the cells show a cuboidal polarised morphology and express microvillae-like projections on the apical surface. Cultures on glass possess junctions but no polarised or columnar morphology. MDCK-I cells display an adrenalin, vasopressin and prostoglandin E sensitive adenyl cyclase. Please note, these cells were mycoplasma erradicated prior to deposit at ECACC. Epithelial phenotype may be unstable. Incomplete harvesting at confluence may select for smooth-muscle phenotype this is important if cells being used for transepithelial resistance studies.

EMEM (EBSS) (M2279) + 2mM L-Glutamine (G7513) + 10% FBS / FCS (F2442)

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4 x 10,000cells/cm² using 0.25% tryspin 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.