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BHK/AC9

85040103

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

hamster kidney

growth mode

Suspension

karyotype

2n = 44, pseudodiploid

morphology

Not specified

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

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Cell Line Origin

Hamster Syrian kidney

Cell Line Description

BHK/AC9 is derived from the parent line BHK-21 (Clone-13) (Sigma Catalogue number. 85011433). The cells have been adapted to grow in suspension and have the same virus susceptibility as the parent line.

Application

Virus replication studies

Culture Medium

GMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Tryptose Phosphate Broth + 5-10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Maintain cultures between 2-9x100,000 cells/ml; 5% CO2; 37°C.

Other Notes

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