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CHO-K1 Cell Line from hamster

85051005, hamster ovary, Epithelial

Synonym(s):

CHO cell clone K1 Cells, CHOK1 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

CHO-K1 Cell Line from hamster, 85051005, from hamster ovary

biological source

hamster ovary

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Hypodiploid, modal no. 20

morphology

Epithelial

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

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Cell Line Origin

Hamster Chinese ovary

Cell Line Description

A subclone of the parental CHO cell line, which was derived from the ovary of an adult Chinese hamster. Cells require proline due to the absence of the gene for proline synthesis, the block in the biosynthetic chain lies in the step converting glutamic acid to glutamine gamma serialdehyde. They undergo morphological changes in response to cholera toxin.

Application

CHO-K1 cell line from hamster has been used to study the effect of plasmid pCM01 induction on the association of bacteria with CHO-K1 cells by the gentamicin protection assay. It has also been cultured with or without lactate to measure time-series for cell proliferation.
Nutritional and gene expression studies

Culture Medium

Ham′s F12+ 2mM Glutamine+ 10% Foetal Bovine Serum FBS / FCS.

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-2x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25%Trypsin or Trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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  4. How do I handle Cell Line frozen cells upon arrival?

    Upon receipt, frozen ampules should be transferred directly to vapor phase liquid nitrogen without delay (-135°C) or liquid phase liquid nitrogen if vapor phase is not available. DO NOT use a -80°C freezer as an alternative; this will result in loss of viability.

  5. Why is Vapor Phase Liquid Nitrogen preferred for storage of Cell Line cells?

    If ampules are immersed into liquid phase of liquid nitrogen, it increases the risk of the liquid seeping into the vial. This could lead to problems of cross-contamination and increased risk of the ampule exploding when thawed.

  6. How do I resuscitate/thaw frozen Cell Line cells?

    A protocol for thawing cells can be found in the ECACC handbook.

  7. What medium should I use when I thaw the Cell Line cells?

    The medium for each cell line is listed on the product page. It is specific to each cell line. If not visible on the Sigma-Aldrich website product page, the HPA website also contains the same information (www.hpacultures.org.uk). The product number for the cell line is the same on either site.

  8. What passage are my Cell Line cells?

    If the passage of the cells is known, it is listed on the product page at the HPA website (www.hpacultures.org.uk).

  9. How many Cell Line cells are in the vial?

    Each vial of cells contains 2-3 x 106 cells in 1 ml of freezing media. This is in a 1.8 mL ampule.  For exceptionally large cells, counts may decrease. Suspension cells, generally smaller cells, may contain as many as 4-5 x 106 cells/vial to assure optimal viability upon thaw.

  10. Are my Cell Line cells mycoplasma tested?

    ECACC routinely tests all manufactured cell banks for mycoplasma.

  11. How to freeze down Cell Line cells to make a cell stock?

    A protocol for freezing down cells for cell stocks can be found in the ECACC manual.

  12. Are the Cell Line cells tested for viral pathogens?

    HPA Cultures does not perform any viral testing on the cell lines.

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