Sf9 TitreHigh AC free

5011001, insect ovary, Spherical

• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• product name: Sf9 TitreHigh AC free, 05011001
• biological source: insect ovary
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: Not specified
• morphology: Spherical
• products: Not specified
• receptors: Not specified
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

Cell Line Origin

Spodoptera frugiperda pupal ovarian tissue, serum-free

Cell Line Description

This cell line is a derivative of the Sf9 cell line which has been adapted to TiterHigh Sf Insect Medium (Sigma I5408). TiterHigh Sf Insect Medium is an animal component-free, protein-free formulation designed specifically for the Sf9 (Spodoptera frugiperda) insect cell line. The cell line Sf9 is derived from pupal ovarian tissue of spodoptera frugiperda. The Sf9 cell line is highly susceptible to Baculovirus infection and is used in the production of protein products genetically manipulated into Baculovirus vector systems.

Application

Virus studies: Baculovirus

Culture Medium

TiterHigh^™ Sf Insect Medium (Sigma I5408) no supplements.

Subculture Routine

Maintain cultures between 3x100,000 to 1x1,000,000 cells/ml; 27°C. Gently resuspend cells in old culture medium by dislodging the cells by pipetting, or gentle agitation, and resuspend in fresh medium. Cells should stick to the culture flask. Freeze in 7.

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Legal Information

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