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Hs 27

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

human prostate

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

46XY

morphology

Fibroblast

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Related Categories

Cell Line Origin

Human foreskin, fibroblast

Cell Line Description

Hs27 is one of a series of human foreskin fibroblast lines developed at NBL, California. The material was obtained from a normal new-born, and the cells possess the G6PD type A phenotype. Longevity studies carried out at NBL demonstrated that the cells can be propagated for 42 passages. There were no consistent aberrations in analysed cells. Ethnicity: Black.

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 3-5x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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