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Saos-2: reference & planning
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View source · ATCC
Reviewed 2026-10-01
The linked ATCC formulation uses 15% FBS. Check the serum setting when switching from another cell line.
Culture environment
37°C · 5% CO₂ in air
Adherent · Human · Bone
Medium
ATCC-formulated McCoy’s 5A (modified)
15% FBS (final v/v)
Passaging
ATCC reference: 1:2–1:4; renew medium 1–2 times weekly.
Trypsin–EDTA; follow the product-specific ATCC procedure.
Growth
Reference data not yet verified.
Cryopreservation
ATCC lists complete growth medium with 5% v/v DMSO.
View source · ATCC
Reviewed 2026-10-01
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