PMEF-DR4X-M
EmbryoMax® Primary Mouse Embryonic Fibroblasts
PMEF, Strain DR4, Irradiated, Passage 3
Synonym(s):
MEF Feeder Cells, DR4 PMEFs, DR4 MEFs, MEFs, Mouse Feeder Cells
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About This Item
UNSPSC Code:
41106514
eCl@ss:
32011203
NACRES:
NA.75
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biological source
mouse
Quality Level
manufacturer/tradename
Specialty Media
EmbryoMax®
technique(s)
cell culture | stem cell: suitable
General description
Plating MEF Feeder Cells
Procedure:
1. Prior to thawing PMEF feeder cells, coat plates/flasks with Gelatin solution.
2. Thaw PMEF vial(s) quickly in a 37 °C water bath and transfer to a 15 mL tube (already containing 10 mL of warm PMEF Feeder Cell Medium). Gently invert the tube to distribute, and centrifuge at 300 xg for 4–5 minutes.
3. Remove supernatant and resuspend the cell pellet in warm PMEF Feeder Cell Medium.
4. Remove the Gelatin solution from plates/flasks, and aliquot the PMEF feeder cell suspension at the densities recommended in Table 4.1 of the mouse ES protocol guide
5. Incubate the PMEF Feeder cells at 37 °C with 5% CO2. Use Figures 4A, B and C in the mouse ES protocol guide as a guide for an estimate of correct PMEF density and
appearance. Gelatinized plates may be used for 12–14 days.
Procedure:
1. Prior to thawing PMEF feeder cells, coat plates/flasks with Gelatin solution.
2. Thaw PMEF vial(s) quickly in a 37 °C water bath and transfer to a 15 mL tube (already containing 10 mL of warm PMEF Feeder Cell Medium). Gently invert the tube to distribute, and centrifuge at 300 xg for 4–5 minutes.
3. Remove supernatant and resuspend the cell pellet in warm PMEF Feeder Cell Medium.
4. Remove the Gelatin solution from plates/flasks, and aliquot the PMEF feeder cell suspension at the densities recommended in Table 4.1 of the mouse ES protocol guide
5. Incubate the PMEF Feeder cells at 37 °C with 5% CO2. Use Figures 4A, B and C in the mouse ES protocol guide as a guide for an estimate of correct PMEF density and
appearance. Gelatinized plates may be used for 12–14 days.
The EmbryoMax range of PMEF cells provides researchers with a convenient solution for ES cell culture by eliminating the need for time consuming feeder cell isolation and preparation. Many embryonic stem cell culture protocols necessitate the use of primary mouse embryo fibroblast (PMEF) cells. In these protocols, ES cells are typically cultured on a monolayer of PMEF feeder cells. Feeder cells perform two important roles in stem cell culture: they secrete several important growth factors into the medium, which help maintain pluripotency, and they provide a cellular matrix for ES cells to grow.
The DR4 strain of MEF feeder cells are resistant to neomycin, hygromycin, puromycin, and 6-thioguanine. They are mitotically arrested by irradiation treatment and will not proliferate.
The DR4 strain of MEF feeder cells are resistant to neomycin, hygromycin, puromycin, and 6-thioguanine. They are mitotically arrested by irradiation treatment and will not proliferate.
Cell Line Description
Primary Mouse Embryo Fibroblasts
Components
EmbryoMax PMEF, P3, Strain DR4, Irradiated: (Part number PMEF-DR4X) One (1) vial containing ≥4 x10^6 cells per vial.
Quality
Cell Viability and Morphology: PASSED
Mycoplasma Testing: PASSED
Bacterial Testing: PASSED
Fungi Testing: PASSED
Mycoplasma Testing: PASSED
Bacterial Testing: PASSED
Fungi Testing: PASSED
Storage and Stability
Vials should be stored in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen.
Legal Information
EmbryoMax is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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