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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

mini pig kidney

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 38, diploid

morphology

Fibroblast

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

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Cell Line Origin

Minipig kidney

Cell Line Description

Established from the kidney of a 118 day old foetal minipig. The cells are susceptible to some arboviruses and leptospiras and highly refractory to Chlamydia spp. and meningopneumonitis.

Application

Virus studies: arboviruses

Culture Medium

EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 2% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 2% Vitamins + 20% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:3 i.e. seeding at 3-5x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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