Sigma-Aldrich Product Name MCC26 cell line human, 10092304 biological source human skin description

Human Merkel carcinoma

Merkel cell carcinoma cell line. Cell Bank Australia reference number: CBA1341

RPMI 1640 (with 2mM L-Glutamine+25mM HEPES) + 15% FCS

Optimal split ratio 1:4 - 1:8 (seeding density 0.8 x104 cells/cm²).Cells incubated at 37°C with 5% CO₂.Harvest the cells using 0.05% Trypsin/EDTA at 37°C for 5 min.

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Depositor and originator: Helen Leonard - Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Australia