Sigma-Aldrich Product Name SBAC, 91021201 biological source bovine adrenal gland (cortex) growth mod

Bovine adrenal cortex, normal

Derived from the fasciculata-reticularis zone of the adrenal cortex taken from three normal adult cows. FGF stimulates cell division. Cells are responsive to ACTH and other steroidogenic agents. Finite lifespan; 60-70 population doublings expected. Studies have indicated that this cell line produces both detectable BVDV antigens and infectious BVDV.

Hormone studies

Ham′s F12 with Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) (crude, 50ng/ml or pure, 500 pg/ml) + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

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