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Cell-line reference

K-562 CCL-243

Sourced reference

Vendor conditions describe the referenced product and formulation. Match these to your lab’s approved protocol and culture history.

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Reviewed 2026-09-28

Culture environment

37°C · 5% CO₂ in air
Suspension · Human · Bone marrow

Medium

ATCC-formulated IMDM
10% FBS (final v/v)

Passaging

ATCC lists a starting density of 1 × 10⁵ viable cells/mL and subculture at 1 × 10⁶ cells/mL; renew medium every 2–3 days.

Not applicable to this suspension reference.

Growth

Reference data not yet verified.

Cryopreservation

ATCC lists complete growth medium with 5% v/v DMSO.

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Reviewed 2026-09-28