RAT-2

CODE: 94050409
Rat embryo

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Description: RAT-2 was derived from a subclone of a 5′-bromo-deoxyuridine (BUdR)-resistant strain of the Fischer rat 3T3-like cell line RAT-1. RAT-2 lacks appreciable levels of nuclear thymidine kinase, is highly transfectable by exogenous DNA and is phenotypically normal.

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Species: Rat

Tissue: embryo

Growth Properties: Adherent

Morphology: Fibroblast-like

Growth Medium: DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculturing Procedure: Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:4 i.e. seeding at 3-4×10, 000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

Release Conditions: No

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Originator: No

References: Virology 1981;113:408-411

Hyperlink to ECACC Cell Line Data Sheet: 94050409

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