FHM

CODE: 88102401
Fish Fat Head minnow

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Description: Derived from tissue posterior to the anus of normal adult minnows. Reported to be capable of growth over a wide temperature range from 4°C-36°C with maximum growth at 34°C. Support growth of the virus of infectious pancreatic necrosis (IPN)”, cat fish tumour virus (CTV) and Granoff frog virus (FV1). ECHO-II will multiply in FHM but the cytopathic effect is not extensive.

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Species: Fish

Tissue: Posterior anal

Growth Properties: Adherent

Morphology: Epithelial-like

Growth Medium: EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) +10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculturing Procedure: Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:3; 34°C. Dislodge cells by agitation and scraping. Cells are reported to multiply over a wide range of temperatures 0°-36°C, with maximum growth at about 34°C. It is recommended that cultures are grown at 34°C and a culture kept aside and maintained at this temperature whilst testing other temperatures. Fish cell lines detach easily during transit if the culture is too young. After resuscitation split cells 1:3 and culture for at least one week with 1-2 media changes before shipping.

Release Conditions: No

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Originator: No

References: Anal NY Acad Sci 1965;126:555

Hyperlink to ECACC Cell Line Data Sheet: 88102401

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