biological source
duck embryo
packaging
tube of 5 μg 89051503-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 89051503-1VL
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
Vaccine development and virus replication studies: rubella, duck enteritis virus
Biochem/physiol Actions
Duck Pekin embryo
Used for propagation of several viruses, including St Louis, Eastern Equine and California encephalitis; duck virus enteritis agent; also for preparation of live rubella virus vaccine.
Preparation Note
EMEM (HBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-5x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin; 5% CO2; 37°C. At least 30 passages.
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.