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Vero C1008

Vero C1008

Catalogue No.

85020206

Cell Line Name

Vero C1008

Cell Line Description

A subclone of Vero76 (ECACC catalogue no. 85020205) exhibiting a similar range of virus susceptibility (haemorrhagic viruses). They show some degree of contact inhibition and are suitable for supporting the growth of slowly replicating viruses.

General Info

Species

Monkey

Also Known As

Vero C1008 [Vero 76, clone E6, Vero E6]

Other Collection No.

ATCC CRL 1586

Release Conditions

Restricted - CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) licence required for all orders outside the United Kingdom

Characteristics

Tissue of Origin

Kidney

Karyotype

2n = 60

Applications

Contact inhibition and virus replication studies: haemorrhagic fever viruses

Disease

None Stated

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Epithelial

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.05% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

Culture Medium

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

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Dr P Jacobs, NIBSC, London

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

None specified by depositor

Available Formats

  • Frozen

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