VERO Cell Line

from African green monkey kidney, 84113001, A fibroblast-like kidney cell, non-WHO origin, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

• Synonym(s): Vero 81 Cells, VeroCCL81 Cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• biological source: African green monkey kidney
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: 2n = 60, modal no. 58
• morphology: Fibroblast-like
• products: Not specified
• receptors: Not specified
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

General description

Vero cells are anchorage-dependent cells and have wide applications in molecular and cell biology research. Vero cells have a pseudo-diploid karyotype and are preferred cell lines for the propagation of various viruses, including poliovirus, rotavirus influenza and rabies virus. These cells are useful hosts for vaccine production.

Cell Line Origin

Monkey African Green kidney

Cell Line Description

Established from the kidney of a normal adult African Green monkey. Susceptible to a wide range of viruses including polio, rubella, arboviruses and reoviruses.

Application

VERO cell lines have been used:

• in the propagation of Chandipura virus (CHPV)
• in the cytotoxicity assay to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-viral activities of Capsicum annuum methanolic extracts
• for the propagation of T.cruzi

Virus studies: polio, rubella, arboviruses and reoviruses

Culture Medium

(D6546) + 2 mM (G7513) + 10% (F2442).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37 °C.

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