WI-38
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The WI-38 cell line, originating from the lung tissue of a 3-month-old female embryo, is a human diploid cell culture characterized by its fibroblast morphology. These cells exhibit a finite lifespan, typically undergoing approximately 50 plus or minus 10 population doublings with a doubling time of 24 hours. Notably, their growth can be augmented by the addition of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) to the culture medium. Of significant importance, WI-38 stands as an indispensable workhorse within the pharmaceutical industry, extensively harnessed for the production of a diverse range of vaccines, encompassing adenovirus, hepatitis, herpes zoster, measles, mumps, rabies, rubella, and varicella.
Why choose WI-38 from AcceGen?
WI-38 cells from AcceGen are characterized by their superior viability and quality, having been carefully nurtured under optimal conditions and skillfully cryopreserved. They are guaranteed to be sterile, mycoplasma-free, and their identity is confirmed through STR analysis, ensuring their reliability and quality through rigorous quality control measures.
| Product Code | Wi-38; WI 38; WI38 |
| Species | Human |
| Cat.No | ABL-TC0743 |
| Product Category | Tumor Cell Lines |
| Size/Quantity | 1 vial |
| Cell Type | Fibroblast |
| Shipping Info | Dry Ice |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Source Organ | Lung |
| Disease | Normal |
| Biosafety Level | 1 |
| Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
| Product Type | Human Lung Cell Lines |
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The WI-38 cell line has played a pioneering role as the first human cell strain employed in the production of licensed human virus vaccines, contributing significantly to the development of vaccines against a spectrum of diseases such as poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), herpes zoster, adenovirus, rabies, and Hepatitis A. Moreover, it continues to be a valuable resource for ongoing research aimed at investigating novel vaccination strategies and virus eradication efforts. Beyond its vaccine production utility, WI-38 serves as an apt transfection host and a vital tool for viruscide testing, further underscoring its versatile applications in virology and medical research.
