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HeLa (AC-free)

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

human cervix

growth mode

Aggregates in suspension

karyotype

2n = 46, aneuploid

morphology

Spherical

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

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Cell Line Origin

Human cervical carcinoma, serum-free, animal component (AC) free

Cell Line Description

HeLa cell line (Sigma catalogue no. 93021013) adapted to grow in animal component free medium (EX-CELL HeLa Serum-Free Medium for HeLa Cells Sigma cat no 14591C).

Application

Virus studies

Culture Medium

EX-CELL HeLa Serum-Free Medium (Sigma cat no 14591C)+ 2mM Glutamine. When freezing cells down use 50:50 fresh culture medium:conditioned medium plus 10% DMSO.

Subculture Routine

Viability may be poor on resuscitation and may initially decrease further. Full recovery may take up to 2 weeks. A centrifugation step to remove the cryoprotectant is essential. Rapidly thaw the frozen ampoule in a water bath at 37°C for 1-2 minutes. Tran

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