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BHK TK-

85011423, hamster kidney, Fibroblast

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

BHK TK-, 85011423

biological source

hamster kidney

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

Cell Line Origin

Hamster Syrian kidney

Cell Line Description

BHK TK- is a derivative of BHK21 (clone 13) rendered TK- by selection in 30μg/ml BUdR. Used widely for research on viruses and on neoplastic transformation especially with polyoma virus.

Application

Transformation and virus studies

Culture Medium

DMEM or GMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-2x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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