Merck, 84111301-DNA-5UG, BHK21C13-2P

Application
Virus replication studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived from the parent line BHK-21 (Clone-13) (Sigma Catalogue number. 85011433). The cells have been adapted to growth in suspension and have the same virus susceptibility as the parent line.
Hamster Syrian kidney
Preparation Note
GMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Tryptose Phosphate Broth + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Maintain cultures between 2-9x100,000 cells/ml (split ratio of 1:3 to 1:6); 5% CO₂; 37°C. Cells need to be grown in a techni-stirrer or they may start to re-attach.
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].