Cloning Mammalian Cells with the Agarose Method
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...splitting transfected cells into 3 plates at different densities for selection). A 2% agarose solution is...transition from a 48-well cell plate to a 96-well assay plate. We generally freeze at least 2 ampules each of 4...of agarose, which is then overlaid with the firmer 2% agarose gel solution discussed above for picking.... a wide variety of cell lines, from HEK to CHO cells to neural and endocrine cells such as AtT-20, PC12...then handled. Additionally, many cell lines, especially the endocrine cell lines we most commonly work with...specific cell line, and its transfection efficiency. We often trypsinize the transfected cells on the day...increased).
For some cells, add a drop of serum to aid in outgrowth.
Depending on the cell type, we sometimes...