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88120601, rat muscle, Epithelial

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

XC, 88120601

biological source

rat muscle

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 42

morphology

Epithelial

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Rat Wistar sarcoma

Cell Line Description

Original tumour induced in outbred Wistar rats by intramuscular injection of Rous sarcoma virus. The cells have virus genome but do not normally release infectious virus. The XC plaque assay is an indirect method of detection for MuLV in cultured cells.

Application

Plaque assay and virus studies: Rous sarcoma virus, MuLV

Culture Medium

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

Subculture Routine

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

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