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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

human eye

growth mode

Semi-adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Grape like clusters of round cells

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

Human Retinoblastoma

Cell Line Description

Human retinoblastoma cell line derived from a female Caucasian. The cells are semi-adherent, some neuronal differentiation can occur when subculturing. Tumourigenic in rabbits.

Culture Medium

Iscove′s Modified DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) + 10ug/ml Insulin + 55uM 2-Mercaptoethanol

Subculture Routine

Split subconfluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:4 i.e. seeding at 2-3 x100,000 cells/ml; 5% CO2; 37°C. Saturation density: 2 x 1000,000 cells/ml. Cells are semi-adherent. Scrape cells from surface; do not use trypsin.

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