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BHK21-InVitrus

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

hamster kidney

growth mode

Suspension

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Fibroblast

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

Hamster Syrian kidney, serum-free

Cell Line Description

BHK21CL13-2P cell line (Sigma Catalogue number. 84111301) adapted to grow in the chemically defined protein- and peptide-free InVitrus medium.

Culture Medium

InVitrus medium + 4mM Glutamine + 5 ug/ml Insulin. When freezing cells down use InVitrus medium + 4mM Glutamine (50:50 conditioned medium:fresh medium) + 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

Other Notes

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Legal Information

InVitrus is a trademark of Cell Culture Technologies

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