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91060526, mouse testis, Not specified

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

TM3, 91060526

biological source

mouse testis

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Not specified

products

Prostaglandin F2a

receptors

Epidermal growth factor (EGF), Androgen, Oestrogen, Progesterone

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Mouse BALB/c testis, Leydig cell

Cell Line Description

Originated from primary cultures of Leydig cell enriched preparations from normal testes of 11-13 day old BALB/c nu/+ mice. Characteristics similar to primary cultures of Leydig cells. Responds to leuteinising hormone but not FSH. In the presence of LH the cells are capable of metabolising cholesterol. These cells are non-tumourigenic.

Application

Hormone studies

Culture Medium

Ham′s F12 + DMEM (1:1) + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Horse Serum (HS) + 2.5% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:5 to 1:200 i.e. seeding at 1x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37²C.

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