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L929 Cell Line from mouse

NOTE: Both the cell line and DNA from the cell line may be available for this product. Please choose -1VL or VIAL for cells, or -DNA-5UG for DNA, 85011425, mouse adipose tissue, Fibroblast

Synonym(s):

Earles′s Cells, L Cells, NCTC clone 929 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
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biological source

mouse adipose tissue

packaging

tube of 5 μg 85011425-DNA-5UG
pkg of vial of cells 85011425-1VL

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Fibroblast

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Mouse C3H/An connective tissue

Cell Line Description

Subclone of parental strain L, established by W R Earle in 1940. One of the first to be established in continuous culture. The L strain was derived from normal subcutaneous areolar and adipose tissue of a 100 day old male C3H/An mouse. Cells are APRT+ and HPRT+.

Application

Virus studies: PRV, VSV (Indiana), HSV

Culture Medium

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split semi-confluent cultures seeding at 5x1,000 to 2x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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Questions

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  1. Are my Cell Line cells mycoplasma tested?

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    1. ECACC routinely tests all manufactured cell banks for mycoplasma.

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  2. How do I handle Cell Line frozen cells upon arrival?

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    1. Upon receipt, frozen ampules should be transferred directly to vapor phase liquid nitrogen without delay (-135°C) or liquid phase liquid nitrogen if vapor phase is not available. DO NOT use a -80°C freezer as an alternative; this will result in loss of viability.

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  3. How many Cell Line cells are in the vial?

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    1. Each vial of cells contains 2-3 x 106 cells in 1 ml of freezing media. This is in a 1.8 mL ampule.  For exceptionally large cells, counts may decrease. Suspension cells, generally smaller cells, may contain as many as 4-5 x 106 cells/vial to assure optimal viability upon thaw.

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  4. What passage are my Cell Line cells?

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    1. If the passage of the cells is known, it is listed on the product page at the HPA website (www.hpacultures.org.uk).

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  5. Why is Vapor Phase Liquid Nitrogen preferred for storage of Cell Line cells?

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    1. If ampules are immersed into liquid phase of liquid nitrogen, it increases the risk of the liquid seeping into the vial. This could lead to problems of cross-contamination and increased risk of the ampule exploding when thawed.

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  6. Are the Cell Line cells tested for viral pathogens?

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    1. HPA Cultures does not perform any viral testing on the cell lines.

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  7. What medium should I use when I thaw the Cell Line cells?

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    1. The medium for each cell line is listed on the product page. It is specific to each cell line. If not visible on the Sigma-Aldrich website product page, the HPA website also contains the same information (www.hpacultures.org.uk). The product number for the cell line is the same on either site.

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