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Cytodex® 3 microcarrier beads

Cytiva, pkg of 100 g

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About This Item

CAS Number:
88895-19-6
MDL number:
MFCD00130902
UNSPSC Code:
41121800

material

dextran beads

sterility

non-sterile

packaging

pkg of 100 g

manufacturer/tradename

17-0485-02
Cytiva

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Application

Cytodex®3 microcarrier beads are suitable for:
  • the isolation, transportation, and storage of cells
  • cells that might be challenging to culture in vitro, especially cells with an epithelial morphology, sensitive, differentiated, or low in plating efficiency (e.g., endocrine cells, hepatocytes)
  • large-scale production of viruses, cells, and recombinant cell products (e.g.  hormones, nucleic acids, enzymes, interferon)

Features and Benefits

  • On the surface of the microporous matrix is a layer of acid-denatured porcine collagen (gelatin)
  • Ensures easy microscopic examination of attached cells as it is transparent
  • A thin layer of denatured collagen is chemically coupled to the cross-linked dextran matrix for its formation
  • Yield the most viable harvested cells as it is designed uniquely
  • Designed specifically for the culture of a variety of animal cells in culture volumes
  • Yields of several million cells per milliliter (mL) can be obtained by using it in straightforward suspension culture systems

Preparation Note

Prior to use, swell beads in PBS (50 mL/g) and autoclave at 120°C.

Legal Information

Cytodex is a registered trademark of Cytiva

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

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