Merck, 92052131-1VL, 293 N3S

Biochem/physiol Actions
Adapted for growth in suspension by passaging 293 cells in nude mice. The cells express adenovirus 5 early region 1 (E1) antigens and are permissive for adenovirus 5 host range mutants defective in E1 functions.
Human embryo kidney
STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11
D13S317: 12,14
D16S539: 9
D5S818: 9
D7S820: 11,12
THO1: 7,9.3
TPOX: 11
vWA: 16,19
Preparation Note
Joklik′s MEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Horse Serum.
Maintain cultures between 5 x 10,000 to 5 x 100,000 cells/ml in a Techne stirrer; 5% CO₂; 37°C. Cell doubling time is 30 hours.
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].