Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.

Badache A, De Vries GH. Neurofibrosarcoma-derived Schwann cells overexpress platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptors and are induced to proliferate by PDGF BB. J. Cell. Physiol. 177: 334-342, 1998. PubMed: 9766530Nerve growth factor receptor (Ngfr); Protein and mRNA, negative Ref
Hai M, et al. Comparative analysis of Schwann cell lines as model systems for myelin gene transcription studies. J. Neurosci. Res. 69: 497-508, 2002. PubMed: 12210843
Platelet derived growth factor receptor, alpha; negative Ref
Badache A, De Vries GH. Neurofibrosarcoma-derived Schwann cells overexpress platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptors and are induced to proliferate by PDGF BB. J. Cell. Physiol. 177: 334-342, 1998. PubMed: 9766530
Platelet derived growth factor receptor, beta; negative Ref
Badache A, De Vries GH. Neurofibrosarcoma-derived Schwann cells overexpress platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptors and are induced to proliferate by PDGF BB. J. Cell. Physiol. 177: 334-342, 1998. PubMed: 9766530
cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 1 (Cnp1) (CNPase); positive laminin; positive Ref
Badache A, De Vries GH. Neurofibrosarcoma-derived Schwann cells overexpress platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptors and are induced to proliferate by PDGF BB. J. Cell. Physiol. 177: 334-342, 1998. PubMed: 9766530
Myelin-associated glycoprotein (Mag); Protein and mRNA, negative. Myelin basic protein (Mbp); Protein and mRNA, negative. Myelin protein zero (Mpz) (Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy 1B); Protein and mRNA, negative. Peripheral myelin protein 22 (Pmp22); mRNA, positive; protein, negative. S100 calcium-binding protein, beta (neural) (S100b) protein; positive Ref
Hai M, et al. Comparative analysis of Schwann cell lines as model systems for myelin gene transcription studies. J. Neurosci. Res. 69: 497-508, 2002. PubMed: 12210843
Subcultivation Ratio: 1:6 to 1:10
Medium Renewal: Every 2 to 3 days
Note: For more information on enzymatic dissociation and subculturing of cell lines consult Chapter 10 in Culture of Animal Cells, a Manual of Basic Technique by R. Ian Freshney, 3rd edition, published by Alan R. Liss, N.Y., 1994.
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: Air, 95%; Carbon dioxide (CO2), 5%
Hai M, et al. Comparative analysis of Schwann cell lines as model systems for myelin gene transcription studies. J. Neurosci. Res. 69: 497-508, 2002. PubMed: 12210843
Badache A, De Vries GH. Neurofibrosarcoma-derived Schwann cells overexpress platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) receptors and are induced to proliferate by PDGF BB. J. Cell. Physiol. 177: 334-342, 1998. PubMed: 9766530
Hay, R. J., Caputo, J. L., and Macy, M. L., Eds. (1992), ATCC Quality Control Methods for Cell Lines. 2nd edition, Published by ATCC.
Caputo, J. L., Biosafety procedures in cell culture. J. Tissue Culture Methods 11:223-227, 1988.
Fleming, D.O., Richardson, J. H., Tulis, J.J. and Vesley, D., (1995) Laboratory Safety: Principles and Practice. Second edition, ASM press, Washington, DC.
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, 5th ed. HHS. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Washington DC: U.S. Government Printing Office; 2007. The entire text is available online.
