Merck, 05062301-1VL, BHK21-Hektor

Biochem/physiol Actions
BHK21CL13-2P cell line (Sigma Catalogue number. 84111301) adapted to grow in the chemically defined protein- and peptide-free Hektor™ G medium.
Hamster Syrian kidney, serum-free
Preparation Note
Hektor™ G medium + 4mM Glutamine + 5 ug/ml Insulin. When freezing cells down use Hektor G medium + 4mM Glutamine (50:50 conditioned medium:fresh medium) + 10% DMSO.
Viability may be poor on resuscitation and may initially decrease further. Full recovery may take up to 2 weeks. A centrifugation step to remove the cryoprotectant is essential. Rapidly thaw the frozen ampoule in a water bath at 37°C for 1-2 minutes. Tran
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