How can we stablize the primary cell culture of isolated islet cells from rats and further succesfully proceed for secondary and subsequent subculture?

05 May 2013 1 6K Report

Animal Cell Culture Stablisation

Hi,

can you perhaps give some details? Media and serum additives as well as flask characteristics all influence cell attachment and growth.

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