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MDCK Cell Line canine

84121903, canine kidney, Epithelial

Synonym(s):

MDCK (NBL-2) Cells, Madin Darby Canine Kidney Cells, NBL-2 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
eCl@ss:
32190102

product name

MDCK Cell Line canine, 84121903

biological source

canine kidney

form

cell suspension

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 78

morphology

Epithelial

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Canine Cocker Spaniel kidney

Cell Line Description

From kidney of normal female adult Cocker Spaniel in 1958 by SH Madin and NB Darby (Madin Darby Canine Kidney). Supports growth of wide range of animal viruses: VSV (Indiana strain), infectious Canine Hepatitis, Vaccinia, Coxsackie B5, Adeno and reo viruses, SVEV.

Application

Virus studies: SVEV, VSV, Vaccinia, adeno and reoviruses, Coxsackie B5 et al

Culture Medium

EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C. Cells attach firmly and require at least 2 PBS washes prior to addition of trypsin/EDTA.

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