Merck, 90112711-1VL, 4/4 RM-4

Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived from visceral pleura of a 2-3 month old female Fischer 344 rat. The cells have the morphology of epithelial cells lining the pleura.
Rat Fischer visceral pleura mesothelium
Preparation Note
Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:5 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 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].