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91021202, opossum kidney, Not specified

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

OK, 91021202

biological source

opossum kidney

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Not specified

products

Not specified

receptors

Insulin, serotonin, alpha 2-adrenergic parathy. Hormone

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

American Opossum, kidney

Cell Line Description

Derived from proximal tubule of a kidney taken from an adult female opossum. Cells retain proximal tubule function. Possesses the following receptors: α 2 - adrenergic, insulin, serotonin, parathyroid hormone and atrial natriuretic factor.

Application

Kidney function studies

Culture Medium

EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

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

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