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Vero-Hektor

3092503, African green monkey kidney, Fibroblast-like

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

Vero-Hektor, 03092503, from African green monkey kidney, Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

biological source

African green monkey kidney

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not Specified

morphology

Fibroblast-like

receptors

Not specified

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Cell Line Origin

African green monkey kidney cells, serum-free

Cell Line Description

Vero cell line (Sigma catalog no. 84113001) adapted to grow in the chemically defined protein- and peptide-free medium Hektor G (Cell Culture Technologies). This cell line is substrate dependent, i.e., adherent and may be suitable for the replication of viral particles.

Culture Medium

Hektor G medium (Cell Culture Technologies http://www.cellculture.com/) + 4 mM L-Glutamine (G7513). When freezing cells down use Hektor G medium + 4 mM L-Glutamine (G7513) + 10% DMSO (D2650).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6, i.e., seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm2. Use EDTA only (no trypsin); 5% CO2; 37 °C.

Other Notes

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