C6-BU-1

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• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• biological source: rat brain
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 08062563-DNA-5UG; pkg of vial of cells 08062563-1VL
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: modal No. of chromosomes is 42
• morphology: fibroblastic/fusiform
• products: Not specified
• receptors: Not specified
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): cancer
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

Cell Line Origin

Rat glioma x rat glioma hybrid

Cell Line Description

A 8-bromodeoxybromidine resistant mutant of the rat glioma cell line C6. Found to be tumourigenic in BALB/c nude mice and Wistar rats. Strain rattus norvegicus

Application

Used in the generation of cell hybrids.

Culture Medium

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) + 1mM 8-bromodeoxyuridine. The cells can be grown in the absence of bromodeoxyuridine.

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.05% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C

Other Notes

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