Merck, 90011806-1VL, 142BR

Application
DNA repair studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
Established from a biopsy of a 51 year old normal male. The cells have been used in radiation survival studies.
Human skin fibroblast
Preparation Note
EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split confluent cultures 1:2 to 1:4 i.e. seeding at 3-5x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C. Allow cultures to reach confluency before splitting and do not split more than 1:4.
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].