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K-BALB (K-234)

K-BALB (K-234)

Catalogue No.

89092101

Cell Line Name

K-BALB (K-234)

Cell Line Description

Cell morphology is different from the parent clone (A31) and there is a loss of sensitivity to contact inhibition of cell division. The cells are highly tumorigenic. Superinfection with MuLV results in rescue of MSV.

Characteristics

Tissue of Origin

Embryo

Karyotype

2n=40

Disease

Sarcoma

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Fibroblastic

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-3 x 10,000 cells/cm² using 0.1% trypsin for 3-5 minutes; 5% CO₂; 37°C

Culture Medium

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Obtained from ATCC

Country of Origin

United States

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

J Gen Virol 1971;13:245

Bibliography

Not specified

Available Formats

  • Frozen
  • DNA-5µg (100ng/µl)

If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: K-BALB (K-234) (ECACC 89092101).

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