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Fao Cell Line from rat

rat hepatoma, 89042701

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

rat liver

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Hepatocyte

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

Rat hepatoma

Cell Line Description

A differentiated cell line derived from H4-11-E-C3 (Sigma catalogue no. 85061112). A versatile tool for studying regulation of mono-oxygenase activities and analysing their role in the activation of xenobiotics e.g. carcinogens, drugs and pesticides.

Application

Differentiation and enzymatic studies

Culture Medium

Coon′s modified Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) or kaign′s modified Ham′s F12 + 45mg/l asorbic acid +18mg/1 inositol + 10% FBS +2mM Glutamine

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2 37°C.

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