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BHK-21 [C-13]

CCL-10

BHK-21 [13] fibroblasts are isolated from the kidney of an uninfected golden hamster. The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) s these cells for routine diagnosis of rabies. This cell line has been used as a host for transformation with expression vectors containing selectable and amplifiable marker DNAs.
Product category
Animal cells
Organism
Mesocricetus auratus, hamster, Syrian golden
Cell type
fibroblast
Morphology
fibroblast
Tissue
kidney
Disease
Normal
Applications
3D cell culture
High-throughput screening
Toxicology
Bioproduction
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
Vapor phase of liquid nitrogen
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Documentation

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ATCC highly recommends that appropriate personal protective equipment is always used when handling vials. For cultures that require storage in liquid nitrogen, it is important to note that some vials may leak when submersed in liquid nitrogen and will slowly fill with liquid nitrogen. Upon thawing, the conversion of the liquid nitrogen back to its gas phase may result in the vial exploding or blowing off its cap with dangerous force creating flying debris. Unless necessary, ATCC recommends that these cultures be stored in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen rather than submersed in liquid nitrogen.

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Detailed product information

General

Specific applications

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) uses these cells for routine diagnosis of rabies. 

This cell line has been used as a host for transformation with expression vectors containing selectable and amplifiable marker DNAs (e.g., Factor VIII, see ATCC CRL-8544).

Characteristics

Growth properties
Adherent
Derivation
The parent line of BHK-21(C-13) was derived from baby hamster kidneys of five unsexed, 1-day-old hamsters in March, 1961, by I.A. Macpherson and M.G.P. Stoker.

Following 84 days of continuous cultivation, interrupted only by an 8-day preservation by freezing, clone 13 was initiated by single-cell isolation.
Age
1 day
Karyotype
Chromosome Frequency Distribution 50 Cells: 2n = 44. This is a pseudodiploid line with the tetraploidy occurring at 4%. The karyotype is 44,XY,-6,-15,6q+,15q+ in a majority of cells analyzed. The markers 6q+ and 15q+ occurred in most cells. An occasional monosomic or trisomic condition for a normal chromosome was also detected. Note: Cytogenetic information is based on initial seed stock at ATCC. Cytogenetic instability has been reported in the literature for some cell lines.
Virus susceptibility
Human adenovirus 25
Reovirus 3
Vesicular stomatitis virus
Human poliovirus 2
Comments

This cell line is reverse transcriptase negative.

Technical information
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Handling information

Unpacking and storage instructions
  1. Check all containers for leakage or breakage.
  2. Remove the frozen cells from the dry ice packaging and immediately place the cells at a temperature below ­-130°C, preferably in liquid nitrogen vapor, until ready for use.
Complete medium
The base medium for this cell line is ATCC-formulated Eagle's Minimum Essential Medium, Catalog No. 30-2003. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum to a final concentration of 10%.
Temperature
37°C
Handling procedure

To insure the highest level of viability, thaw the vial and initiate the culture as soon as possible upon receipt. If upon arrival, continued storage of the frozen culture is necessary, it should be stored in liquid nitrogen vapor phase and not at -70°C.  Storage at -70°C will result in loss of viability.

  1. Thaw the vial by gentle agitation in a 37°C water bath. To reduce the possibility of contamination, keep the O-ring and cap out of the water. Thawing should be rapid (approximately 2 minutes).
  2. Remove the vial from the water bath as soon as the contents are thawed, and decontaminate by dipping in or spraying with 70% ethanol. All of the operations from this point on should be carried out under strict aseptic conditions.
  3. Transfer the vial contents to a centrifuge tube containing 9.0 mL complete culture medium. and spin at approximately 125 x g for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Resuspend cell pellet with the recommended complete medium (see the specific batch information for the culture recommended dilution ratio).
  5. Incubate the culture at 37°C in a suitable incubator. A 5% CO2 in air atmosphere is recommended if using the medium described on this product sheet.

         

Subculturing procedure

Volumes used in this protocol are for 75 cm2 flask; proportionally reduce or increase amount of dissociation medium for culture vessels of other sizes. Corning T-75 flasks (catalog #430641) are recommended for subculturing this product.

  1. Remove and discard culture medium. 
  2. Briefly rinse the cell layer with 0.25% (w/v) Trypsin-0.53mM EDTA solution to remove all traces of serum which contains trypsin inhibitor.
  3. Add 2.0 to 3.0 mL of Trypsin-EDTA solution to flask and observe cells under an inverted microscope until cell  layer is  dispersed (usually within 5 to 15 minutes). Note: To avoid clumping do not agitate the cells by hitting or shaking the flask while waiting for the cells to detach.  Cells that are difficult to detach may be placed at 37ºC to facilitate dispersal.
  4. Add 6.0 to 8.0 mL of complete growth medium and aspirate  cells by gently pipetting. 
  5. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels.
Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:2 to 1:10 is recommended
Medium Renewal: 1 to 2 times per week
Reagents for cryopreservation
Complete growth medium supplemented with 5% (v/v) DMSO (ATCC 4-X)

Quality control specifications

Mycoplasma contamination
Not detected

History

Deposited as
Mesocricetus auratus
Depositors
I Macpherson
Year of origin
1961

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Intended use
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Warranty

The product is provided 'AS IS' and the viability of ATCC® products is warranted for 30 days from the date of shipment, provided that the customer has stored and handled the product according to the information included on the product information sheet, website, and Certificate of Analysis. For living cultures, ATCC lists the media formulation and reagents that have been found to be effective for the product. While other unspecified media and reagents may also produce satisfactory results, a change in the ATCC and/or depositor-recommended protocols may affect the recovery, growth, and/or function of the product. If an alternative medium formulation or reagent is used, the ATCC warranty for viability is no longer valid.  Except as expressly set forth herein, no other warranties of any kind are provided, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, manufacture according to cGMP standards, typicality, safety, accuracy, and/or noninfringement.

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Disclosures
This material is cited in a US and/or international patent and may not be used to infringe the claims. Depending on the wishes of the Depositor, ATCC may be required to inform the Depositor of the party to which the material was furnished.

Permits & Restrictions

Import Permit for the State of Hawaii

If shipping to the U.S. state of Hawaii, you must provide either an import permit or documentation stating that an import permit is not required. We cannot ship this item until we receive this documentation. Contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Plant Industry Division, Plant Quarantine Branch to determine if an import permit is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Drayna D, et al. Genetic mapping and diagnosis of haemophilia A achieved through a BclI polymorphism in the factor VIII gene. Nature 314: 738-740, 1985. PubMed: 2986011

Kazazian HH Jr., et al. Restriction site polymorphism in the phosphoglycerate kinase gene on the X chromosome. Hum. Genet. 66: 217-219, 1984. PubMed: 6325324

Macpherson I, Stoker M. Polyoma transformation of hamster cell clones--an investigation of genetic factors affecting cell competence. Virology 16: 147-151, 1962. PubMed: 14468055

Macpherson, et al. Polyoma transformation of hamster cell clones - an investigation of genetic factors affecting cell competence. Virology 14: 359-370, 1961.

Macpherson I. Characteristics of a hamster cell clone transformed by polyoma virus. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 30: 795-815, 1963.

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