{"product_id":"immortalized-porcine-fibroblast-cell-line-ikuf03-bhc10902175","title":"Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF03)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iKUF03 cell line originates from ear tissue of an NIH miniature pig, making it valuable for research due to the NIH pig's well-documented genetic background. Immortalized using hTERT, this cell line is characterized by a specific and homogenous SLA genotype, crucial for detailed immunogenetic studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF03) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Pig ear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e For optimal cell culture, we recommend using PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or coating your preferred vessels with Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422). PriGrow III (TM003) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen, BSL-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cell-based model is generally used in ear biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides a stable platform for examining MHC class I and II interactions and has been maintained through 35 passages, showing consistent growth and typical fibroblast morphology. Additional cell lines from this panel: T0390 - Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF01)T0391 - Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF02) T0392 - Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF03) T0393 - Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF04) T0394 - Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF07) T0395 - Immortalized Porcine Fibroblast Cell Line (iKUF09) Donor\/background information provided for this product: Ear, NIH miniature pigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultured cell-line models remain central to in vitro studies of phenotype, signaling, and pathway regulation under controlled conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers commonly compare morphology, growth rate, and marker expression across media formulations, treatments, or time courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation is generally strengthened by using matched controls, consistent passage handling, and appropriate culture surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine expansion and maintenance of a defined cell model for downstream in vitro experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenotype, signaling, or marker-expression studies performed under standardized culture conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-based assay development in which passage number, growth surface, and medium composition are tracked as experimental variables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges in morphology, growth rate, viability, or reporter signal are typically interpreted together with passage history, culture matrix, and the specified growth conditions for the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorphology, doubling behavior, and reporter or marker output can shift with passage number, substrate choice, and medium composition; these variables should be recorded alongside experimental readouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched controls such as parental cells, untreated cultures, or parallel cultures maintained under identical conditions help distinguish background effects from biology of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture and product details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e For optimal cell culture, we recommend using PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or coating your preferred vessels with Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422). 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