HEK-f are isolated from fetal human skin. HEK-f are cryopreserved at P0 and delivered frozen. Each vial contains >5 x 105 cells in 1 ml volume. HEK-f are characterized by immunofluorescence with antibodies specific to cytokeratine-18 and -19. HEK-f are negative for HIV-1, HBV, HCV, mycoplasma, bacteria, yeast, and fungi. HEK-f are guaranteed to further expand for 15 population doublings under the conditions provided.
Recommended Medium: It is recommended to use Keratinocyte Medium (KM, Cat. no. SC2101) for culturing HEK-f in vitro.
Product Use: HEK-f are for research use only. They are not approved for human or animal use, or for application in in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Storage: Upon receiving, directly and immediately transfer the cells from dry ice to liquid nitrogen and keep the cells in liquid nitrogen until they are needed for experiments.
Shipping: Dry ice.