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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

insect embryo

growth mode

Semi-adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Not specified

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

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Cell Line Origin

Drosophila embryo

Cell Line Description

Resistant to osmolarity changes within 225-400 mosmols and to chloride levels 4-80mM; the usual Na/K ratio of 1.6 can be both increased and decreased considerably. Viruses present are non-pathogenic but can be induced when inoculated into a new host.

Application

Virus studies: rhabdovirus Drosophila X, picornavirus Drosophila C

Culture Medium

Schneider′s Drosophila medium + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Maintain cultures between 3-9x100,000 cells/ml. Cells may adhere to the tissue culture flask, shake gently to dislodge; 25°C; No CO2.

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