Dependency on exogenous cytokines for survival and proliferation was lost
Immortalization Method: Spontaneous immortalization
BioSafety Level: II
Organism: Human (H. sapiens)
Species: Human
Source Organs: Blood
Organ Type: Blood
Growth Properties: Suspension
Morphology: round; some adherent
Propagation: PriGrow X Series Medium (TM0843) + 2 mM L-glutamine (G275) + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), +37.0°C, 5% CO₂
Shipping Condition: Dry Ice
Storage Condition: liquid nitrogen or -180°C
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