AN IN-VITRO BIOASSAY FOR NERVE GROWTH-FACTOR BASED ON 24-HOUR SURVIVAL OF PC-12 CELLS

被引:18
作者
ROBINSON, CJ
STAMMERS, R
机构
[1] National Institute for Biological Standards and Control, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3QG, Blanche Lane, South Mimms
关键词
NERVE GROWTH FACTOR; PC-12; IN VITRO BIOASSAY;
D O I
10.3109/08977199409000237
中图分类号
Q2 [细胞生物学];
学科分类号
071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
We have developed an in vitro bioassay for nerve growth factor (NGF) which offers several advantages over currently used alternatives. The assay uses the commercially available PC-12 cell line, and requires only 24 hr incubation with NGF. The cells do not require priming, and are dosed as they are originally seeded in serum-free medium in 96-well cell culture plates coated with collagen. Concentrations between one and 20 ng/ml NGF can be measured, and only standard cell culture equipment and a microplate reader are required.
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