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B16-F1 Cell Line from mouse

92101203, mouse skin, Fibroblast-like

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

B16-F1 Cell Line from mouse, 92101203

biological source

mouse skin

description

Mouse melanoma, producing melanin

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Fibroblast-like

products

Melanin

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Mouse melanoma, producing melanin

Cell Line Description

Mouse melanoma which produces melanin.

Application

B16-F1 cell line from mouse has been used to study the cytotoxic and antioxidant properties of supercritical CO2 extract (SCE) of old man′s beard (Usnea barbata). It has also been used to study the antiproliferative activity of essential oils from Achillea ligustica.

Culture Medium

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:4 i.e. seeding at 2-5x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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