Merck, 00021713-1VL, BF-2

Application
Fish virus studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
Fish bluegill fry
The cell line BF-2 has been derived from a trypsinised suspension of pooled caudal portions of the trunk of 1 year old fingerlings (Bluegill fry, Lepomis macrochirus). Cells have been reported to be susceptible to a variety of fish viruses including viral haemorrhagic septicaemia virus (VHSV), infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV), spring viraemia of carp virus (SVCV) and pike fry rhabdovirus (PFRV).
Preparation Note
EMEM(HBSS) (M5775) or EMEM (EBSS) (M2279) + 2mM L-Glutamine (G7513) + 850 mg/L Sodium Bicarbonate(NaHCO₃) (S8761) + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids(NEAA) (M7145) + 120 mg/l Sodium Pyruvate(NaP) (S8636) + 10% FBS / FCS (F2442); a mixture of MEM (HBSS) and MEM (EBSS) with 1-2% FBS is best for stability of monolayer and maintenance medium
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:6 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; cells replicate at 15 - 33°C, optimal temperature is 23 - 26°C; monolayer is stable for at least 10 days in maintenance medium (at 15 or 16°C for about 21 days). Fish c
Other Notes
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This cell line is part of the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC), an international repository managed by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA). No licensing agreement is required when either this cell line or the DNA extracted from it are used for internal research purposes only. Any other use of these products is prohibited without the express written permission of UKHSA. Inquiries regarding authorized use of this cell line or its genomic DNA may be directed to [email protected].