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F9

85061803

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

mouse embryo

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Not specified

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

Mouse 129 embryo teratocarcinoma

Cell Line Description

Derived from testicular carcinoma. F9 undergo very limited differentiation under normal conditions but can be induced to differentiate into parietal endoderm in the presence of retinoic acid and dibutyryl cAMP.

Application

Differentiation studies

Culture Medium

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10-15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS). Pre-soak flasks in 0.1% gelatin for over 2 hours and wash with PBS.

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2, 37°C. Upon resuscitation, cells shed large quantities of debris, leave for 2 days before subculture. Please note: Culture v

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