F9

CODE: 85061803
Mouse 129 embryo teratocarcinoma

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Description

Description: Derived from testicular carcinoma. F9 undergo very limited differentiation under normal conditions but can be induced to differentiate into parietal endoderm in the presence of retinoic acid and dibutyryl cAMP.

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Species: Mouse

Tissue: embryo

Growth Properties: Adherent

Morphology:

Growth Medium: DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10-15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS). Pre-soak flasks in 0.1% gelatin for over 2 hours and wash with PBS.

Subculturing Procedure: Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4×10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2, 37°C. Upon resuscitation, cells shed large quantities of debris, leave for 2 days before subculture. Please note: Culture vessels must be coated with 0.1% gelatin prior to use, pre-soak flasks in 0.1% gelatin for over 2 hours and wash with PBS.

Release Conditions: No

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Originator: No

References: Proc Nat Acad Sci, USA 1973;70:3899; Cell 1978;15:393; Cell 1980;21:347

Hyperlink to ECACC Cell Line Data Sheet: 85061803

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