HT-STAR-A

CODE: 04072123
Packaging cell line for HIV based vectors

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Description: HT1080 cells serially transfected with synthetic HIV Gag-Pol sequences expressed from a Murine Leukaemia Virus (MLV) vector; HIV tat sequences expressed from a MLV vector; HIV rev sequence expressed from a MLV vector and amphotropic envelope protein from a MLV vector. These cells stably express synthetic HIV Gag-Pol, HIV tat, HIV rev sequences and amphotropic envelope protein. These cells serve as a packaging cell line for HIV based vectors.

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Species: Human

Tissue: Fibrosarcoma

Growth Properties: Adherent

Morphology: Epithelial

Growth Medium: DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculturing Procedure: Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 3-5×10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 10% CO2; 37°C.

Release Conditions: Yes. All customers are required to complete a Material Transfer Agreement

Depositor: Professor Mary Collins, Department of Immunology and Molecular Pathology, University College London

Originator: Yes

References: Ikeda Y et. al., Nat. Biotechnol. (2003) May: 21(5): 569-572

Hyperlink to ECACC Cell Line Data Sheet: 04072123

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