Questions tagged [mammalian-cell-culture]
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What is the difference between an immortalized human cell line and a cancerous cell line?
Many cell lines (like CaCo2) are derived from cancerous tissue, and hence, like any other tumor cell, they have an infinite replicative potential. However, many cell lines like HaCaT cells are not ...
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Single-cell subcloning of BV-2 cells?
I am trying to knock-out genes in BV-2 cell line. However, the majority of protocols require cell subcloning and expanding. I tried to subcone these cells and grow clones in DMEM+10% heat-inactivated ...
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In plasmid-based transient transfection of mesenchymal stem cells, do I have to select for transfected cells and verify GOI expression via a reporter?
I am transiently transfecting mesenchymal stem cells with a mammalian plasmid-based expression vector that does not contain any mammalian selection marker and also the gene of interest will be cloned ...
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Is it possible to cultivate cheek epithelial cells in a non-CO2 incubator?
CO2 is important for maintaining constant pH in cell culture. Unfortunately, I do not have access to such incubator and buying a new one is expensive. I found a cheap incubator online, but it doesn't ...
