How was your experience with Nystatin in HEK cultures?

Rodrigo Hernán Tomas Grau @Rodrigo-Tomas-Grau

01 January 1970 0 5K Report

Could you tell me about your experience in using Nystatin in Hek293 cultures ?

How do you preparé the Nystatin solution?

Which concentration do you recommend?

any technical considerations?

Thanks in advise

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