biological source
hamster ovary
packaging
tube of 5 μg 87100701-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 87100701-1VL
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
2n = 22
morphology
Epithelial
products
Not specified
receptors
Not specified
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
Application
Enzymatic studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived from parent line CHO-K1. Cells were exposed to increasing concentrations of compactin over 8 months. During this exposure the level of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase synthesis increased 500-fold. The enzyme controls cholesterol synthesis.
Hamster Chinese ovary
Preparation Note
Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or 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.