Merck, 89072101-DNA-5UG, 26 CB1

Biochem/physiol Actions
A non-producing lymphoblastoid cell line known to carry Herpesvirus papio. The cells are said to exhibit a nuclear antigen similar to Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen and B-cell characteristics (EAC rosettes) but lack detectable Ig production.
Baboon lymphoblast
Preparation Note
RPMI 1640 (R0883)+ 2 mM L-Glutamine (G7513) + 10% FBS / FCS (F2442).
Maintain cultures between 100,000 to 1,000,000 cells/ml; 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].