Sf9 Cells

€420.00*

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growing culture

Growth properties

Adherent

Suspension

Product number: 604328

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Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

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Description	Sf9 cells are clonal isolates derived from the Spodoptera frugiperda Sf21 cell line (IPLB-Sf-21-AE). They are commonly used in insect cell culture for recombinant protein production using baculovirus expression systems. Sf9 cells are epithelial in morphology and were cloned from the pupal ovarian tissue of the fall armyworm. One of the key characteristics of Sf9 cells is their small, regular size. They are also suitable for transfection, plaque assay/purification, amplification of high-titer stocks, and expression of recombinant proteins. The Sf9 insect cell line can be maintained in attached and suspended cultures, and do not require serum or CO2 to grow. They are considered Biosafety Level 1 and are usually grown in a 26-28 degree celsius incubator. Sf9 cells/baculovirus expression systems are widely used for high-level protein expression, often for purification, but proteins may also be functionally expressed in the defined Sf9 cell environment. The size of infected Sf9 cells is generally 17-30 microns in diameter. The Sf9 cell line is distinct from the Sf21 cell line in that it is a clonal isolate with a smaller and more regular size, while Sf21 cells are more disparate in size and form monolayers and plaques that are more irregular. Some Sf9 cell lines may harbor a negative sense Rhabdovirus called Spodoptera frugiperda rhabdovirus (SfRV), although not all tested Sf9 cells appear to be infected with this virus. The genome size of Sf9 has been estimated to be 451 Mbp with a G+C content of 36.53%.
Organism	Fall armyworm
Tissue	Ovary
Applications	Transfection, plaque assay/purification, amplification of high-titer stocks, and expression of recombinant proteins
Synonyms	SF9, sf9, SF-9, Sf-9, sf-9, Sf 9, Spodoptera frugiperda clone 9, Sf clone 9, IPLB-Sf-9AE, IPLB-SF-9AE, IPLB-SF-9, IPLB-Sf-9, IPLB-Sf9

Age	Pupal stage
Gender	Female
Morphology	Round, attached, epitheloid
Growth properties	Adherent

Citation	Sf9 (Cytion catalog number 604328)
Biosafety level	1
NCBI_TaxID	7108
CellosaurusAccession	CVCL_0549

Virus susceptibility	Baculoviruses, Autographa californica (MNPV), St. Louis encephalitis (SLE)

Culture Medium	Sf-900™ III SFM (Thermofisher, Cat-No. 12658019)
Supplements	Supplement the medium with 0% FBS to enhance proliferation if needed
Dissociation Reagent	Accutase
Subculturing	Seeding after thawing 5x10⁵/ml. Incubate at 27°C-28°C, without CO₂, on a shaker with agitation of 90–110 rpm in Erlenmeyerflask. Keep at a cell density of 3-8x10⁵/ml. Maximum cell density possible is 1-4x10⁶ cells/ml.
Seeding density	1 x 10⁴ cells/cm². Incubate between 26 to 30 degree Celsius in a non-humidified, ambient air-regulated incubator. Use cell culture flasks with filter caps or loosen caps to allow for oxygen exchange.
Fluid renewal	2 to 3 times per week
Freeze medium	As a cryopreservation medium, use complete cell culture medium (including FBS) + 10% DMSO for adequate post-thaw viability.
Thawing and Culturing Cells	Confirm that the vial remains deeply frozen upon delivery, as cells are shipped on dry ice to maintain optimal temperatures during transit. Upon receipt, either store the cryovial immediately at temperatures below -150°C to ensure the preservation of cellular integrity, or proceed to step 3 if immediate culturing is required. For immediate culturing, swiftly thaw the vial by immersing it in a 37°C water bath with clean water and an antimicrobial agent, agitating gently for 40-60 seconds until a small ice clump remains. Perform all subsequent steps under sterile conditions in a flow hood, disinfecting the cryovial with 70% ethanol before opening. Carefully open the disinfected vial and transfer the cell suspension into a 15 ml centrifuge tube containing 8 ml of room-temperature culture medium, mixing gently. Centrifuge the mixture at 300 x g for 3 minutes to separate the cells and carefully discard the supernatant containing residual freezing medium. Gently resuspend the cell pellet in 10 ml of fresh culture medium. For adherent cells, divide the suspension between two T25 culture flasks; for suspension cultures, transfer all the medium into one T25 flask to promote effective cell interaction and growth. Adhere to established subculture protocols for continued growth and maintenance of the cell line, ensuring reliable experimental outcomes.
Shipping Conditions	Cryopreserved cell lines are shipped on dry ice in validated, insulated packaging with sufficient refrigerant to maintain approximately −78 °C throughout transit. On receipt, inspect the container immediately and transfer vials without delay to appropriate storage.
Storage Conditions	For long-term preservation, place vials in vapor-phase liquid nitrogen at about −150 to −196 °C. Storage at −80 °C is acceptable only as a short interim step before transfer to liquid nitrogen.

Sterility	Mycoplasma contamination is excluded using both PCR-based assays and luminescence-based mycoplasma detection methods. To ensure there is no bacterial, fungal, or yeast contamination, cell cultures are subjected to daily visual inspections.

Required products

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Accutase

Variants: 100 ml

Accutase Cell Dissociation Reagent
- A Gentle Alternative to Trypsin
Accutase is a cell detachment solution that is revolutionizing the cell culture industry. It is a mix of proteolytic and collagenolytic enzymes that mimics the action of trypsin and collagenase. Unlike trypsin, Accutase does not contain any mammalian or bacterial components and is much gentler on cells, making it an ideal solution for the routine detachment of cells from standard tissue culture plasticware and adhesion coated plasticware. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits and uses of Accutase and how it is changing the game in cell culture.
Advantages of Accutase
Accutase has several advantages over traditional trypsin solutions. Firstly, it can be used whenever gentle and efficient detachment of any adherent cell line is needed, making it a direct replacement for trypsin. Secondly, Accutase works extremely well on embryonic and neuronal stem cells, and it has been shown to maintain the viability of these cells after passaging. Thirdly, Accutase preserves most epitopes for subsequent flow cytometry analysis, making it ideal for cell surface marker analysis.
Additionally, Accutase does not need to be neutralized when passaging adherent cells. The addition of more media after the cells are split dilutes Accutase so it is no longer able to detach cells. This eliminates the need for an inactivation step and saves time for cell culture technicians. Finally, Accutase does not need to be aliquoted, and a bottle is stable in the refrigerator for 2 months.
Applications of Accutase
Accutase is a direct replacement for trypsin solution and can be used for the passaging of cell lines. Additionally, Accutase performs well when detaching cells for the analysis of many cell surface markers using flow cytometry and for cell sorting. Other downstream applications of Accutase treatment include analysis of cell surface markers, virus growth assay, cell proliferation, tumor cell migration assays, routine cell passage, production scale-up (bioreactor), and flow cytometry.
Composition of Accutase
Accutase contains no mammalian or bacterial components and is a natural enzyme mixture with proteolytic and collagenolytic enzyme activity. It is formulated at a much lower concentration than trypsin and collagenase, making it less toxic and gentler, but just as effective.
Efficiency of Accutase
Accutase has been shown to be efficient in detaching primary and stem cells and maintaining high cell viability compared to animal origin enzymes such as trypsin. 100% of cells are recovered after 10 minutes, and there is no harm in leaving cells in Accutase for up to 45 minutes, thanks to autodigestion of Accutase.
In summary
In conclusion, Accutase is a powerful solution that is changing the game in cell culture. With its gentle nature, efficiency, and versatility, Accutase is the ideal alternative to trypsin. If you are looking for a reliable and efficient solution for cell detachment, Accutase is the solution for you.

€75.00*

PBS

Phosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS) Solution
Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) is a widely used buffer solution in biological and chemical research. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance and osmolarity during various experimental procedures, including tissue processing and cell culture. Our PBS solution is meticulously formulated with high-purity ingredients to ensure stability and reliability in every experiment. The osmolarity and ion concentrations of our PBS closely mimic those of the human body, making it isotonic and non-toxic to most cells.

Composition of Our PBS Solution
Our PBS solution is a pH-adjusted blend of ultrapure-grade phosphate buffers and saline solutions. At a 1X working concentration, it contains:

8000 mg/L Sodium chloride (NaCl)
200 mg/L Potassium chloride (KCl)
1150 mg/L Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous (Na2HPO4)
200 mg/L Potassium phosphate monobasic anhydrous (KH2PO4)

This composition ensures an optimal pH and ionic balance, suitable for a wide range of biological applications.

Applications of Our PBS Solution
Our PBS solution is ideal for various applications in biological research. Its isotonic and non-toxic properties make it suitable for substance dilution and cell container rinsing. PBS solutions containing EDTA are effective for disengaging attached and clumped cells. However, divalent metals such as zinc should not be added to PBS, as this can cause precipitation. In such cases, Good's buffers are recommended. Additionally, our PBS solution is an acceptable alternative to viral transport medium for the transport and storage of RNA viruses, including SARS-CoV-2.

Quality Control

Sterile-filtered

Storage and Shelf Life

Store at +2°C to +25°C, protected from light.
Once opened, store at 2°C to 25°C and use within 24 months.

Shipping Conditions

Ambient temperature

Maintenance

Keep refrigerated at +2°C to +8°C in the dark. Avoid freezing and frequent warming to +37°C, as it reduces product quality.
Do not heat the medium beyond 37°C or use uncontrolled heat sources such as microwave appliances.
If only part of the medium is to be used, remove the required amount and warm it to room temperature before use.

Composition

Category
Components
Concentration (mg/L)

Salts
Potassium chloride
200

Potassium phosphate monobasic anhydrous
200

Sodium chloride
8000

Sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous
1150

€20.00*

Lot Number	Certificate Type	Date	Catalog Number
604328-280725	Certificate of Analysis	22. Oct. 2025	604328

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Sf9 Cells

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Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

Material Transfer Agreement