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CRFK (BVD Ag negative)

86093002, feline kidney, Epithelial

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

CRFK (BVD Ag negative), 86093002

biological source

feline kidney

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Hypodiploid, modal no 36

morphology

Epithelial

products

Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Cat kidney

Cell Line Description

CRFK cells were isolated from the cortical portion of the kidneys of a 10-12 week old normal female domestic cat. CRFK are extensively used in feline virus research. Susceptible to herpesvirus and feline picornaviruses producing CPE. BVD Ag negative.

Application

Crandell feline kidney cells (CRFK) (BVD Ag negative) have been used in viral 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%) 1:3 to 1:8 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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