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Thawing, Culturing, and Cryopreserving Drosophila Cell Lines
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Thawing, Culturing, and Cryopreserving Drosophila Cell Lines
Arthur Luhur1, Kristin M Klueg2, Johnny Roberts2
1Drosophila Genomics Resource Center, Department of Biology, Indiana University Bloomington; aluhur@indiana.edu.
Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove
|May 7, 2019
Summary
This guide introduces researchers to over 160 Drosophila cell lines for experimental use. It details best practices for culturing, cryopreserving, and handling these cell lines to ensure research integrity.
Area of Science:
- * Cell Biology
- * Genomics
- * Biochemistry
Background:
- * The Drosophila Genomics Resource Center (DGRC) currently offers over 160 distinct Drosophila cell lines.
- * Advancements in genome engineering are anticipated to increase the availability of novel cell lines.
- * There is a growing need to familiarize researchers with the effective utilization of Drosophila cell lines in experimental research.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To provide researchers with comprehensive protocols for working with diverse Drosophila cell lines.
- * To demonstrate best practices for maintaining cell line integrity and preventing contamination.
- * To encourage the use of Drosophila cultured cells across various scientific disciplines.
Main Methods:
- * Detailed protocols for thawing, culturing, and cryopreserving Drosophila cell lines.
- * Guidelines for best practices to prevent cross-contamination and adventitious microorganism contamination.
- * Emphasis on handling distinct cell line characteristics.
Main Results:
- * A standardized set of procedures for working with Drosophila cell lines is presented.
- * Best practices are highlighted to ensure the reliability and reproducibility of experiments.
- * The resource aims to facilitate the integration of Drosophila cell lines into research workflows.
Conclusions:
- * Familiarity with these procedures empowers researchers to effectively utilize Drosophila cell lines.
- * Drosophila cultured cells offer a versatile platform for biochemistry, cell biology, and functional genomics.
- * This resource supports the broader adoption and application of Drosophila cell lines in scientific research.
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