Category Archives: Cell Lines

HEK-293 Cells

Reference Code   C293-FL (flask); C293-C (frozen)   Description   Derived from primary human embryonic kidney transformed by human adenovirus type 5.   Morphology    Epithelial. The cell line does not adhere to the culture substrate when left at room temperature; therefore, live cultures may be received with cells detached. The cells will re-attach to […]

HEP-2 Cells

Reference Code CHEP-FL (flask); CHEP-C (frozen).   Description Established from tumours produced in immunosuppressed rats after injection with epidermoid carcinoma tissue from the larynx of a 56-year old Caucasian male; some variants of Hep-2 cells appear to have been contaminated with HeLa cells and have characteristics more in common with the latter.   Morphology  Epithelial.  […]