Merck, 85111503-1VL, BRL 3A

Application
Growth factor studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
Buffalo Rat liver
Originally isolated by primary cloning. Serum-free medium conditioned by the cells produces a family of polypeptides termed multiplication stimulating activity (MSA).
Preparation Note
Coon′s modified Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) or Kaign′s modified Ham′s F12 + 45mg/L ascorbic acid + 18mg/L Inositol + 5% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) + 2mM Glutamine.
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-5x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°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].