MDBK (NBL-1) Cells
General information
Description | MDBK cells, short for Madin-Darby Bovine Kidney cells (also known as NBL-1), are an exceptional biological resource derived from the kidneys of apparently healthy adult Bos taurus, specifically male individuals. These cells grow adherently and possess an epithelial-like morphology. One of the remarkable applications of MDBK cells lies in their ability to facilitate in vitro studies on the expression of Eimeria bovis-derived antigens on the host cell surface membrane. With an average doubling time ranging from 24 to 35 hours, MDBK cells exhibit a moderate proliferation rate. The establishment of the MDBK cell line dates back to February 18, 1957, when S.H. Madin and N.B. Darby successfully derived it from the kidney of a healthy adult steer. Since then, these cells have become a cornerstone in biological research, enabling numerous breakthroughs in various scientific fields. The karyotype analysis of MDBK cells reveals a modal chromosome number of 51, indicating a hypodiploid state. Within the cell population, the hypodiploid condition manifests as a stemline chromosome number of 2n = 60, with a 2S component occurring in approximately 5% of the cells. Moreover, 11-14 marker chromosomes are typically present, comprising a combination of metacentric, submetacentric, and acro-telocentric chromosomes. Notably, the x chromosome appears monosomic, while no HSR chromosomes or DM's (double minutes) are observed. MDBK cells exhibit an array of applications in the realm of biological research. Their utility extends to 3D cell culture, enabling scientists to recreate complex tissue-like structures for advanced studies. Furthermore, MDBK cells are invaluable in high-throughput screening, facilitating the rapid and efficient screening of compounds or agents for various purposes. Additionally, these cells play a crucial role in toxicology studies, essential for evaluating the safety and potential adverse effects of substances on living organisms. |
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Organism | Bovine |
Tissue | Kidney |
Synonyms | MDBK (NBL-1), NBL-1, Madin-Darby Bovine Kidney, Madin Darby Bovine Kidney |
Characteristics
Age | Adult |
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Gender | Male |
Morphology | Epithelial-like |
Growth properties | Monolayer, adherent |
Identifiers / Biosafety / Citation
Citation | MDBK (NBL-1) (Cytion catalog number 600396) |
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Biosafety level | 1 |
Expression / Mutation
Viruses | The line was tested and shown to be free of bovine diarrhoea virus (BVD). |
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Virus susceptibility | The cells are susceptibled to bovine diarrhea virus, vesicular stomatitis (Indiana strain), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus, bovine parvovirus, bovine adenovirus I and III, and parainfluenza virus 3. |
Virus resistance | Poliovirus 2 |
Reverse transcriptase | negative |
Products | Keratin |
Handling
Culture Medium | EMEM, w: 2 mM L-Glutamine, w: 1.5 g/L NaHCO3, w: EBSS, w: 1 mM Sodium pyruvate, w: NEAA (Cytion article number 820100c) |
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Medium supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS |
Passaging solution | Accutase |
Subculturing | Remove the old medium from the adherent cells and wash them with PBS that lacks calcium and magnesium. For T25 flasks, use 3-5 ml of PBS, and for T75 flasks, use 5-10 ml. Then, cover the cells completely with Accutase, using 1-2 ml for T25 flasks and 2.5 ml for T75 flasks. Let the cells incubate at room temperature for 8-10 minutes to detach them. After incubation, gently mix the cells with 10 ml of medium to resuspend them, then centrifuge at 300xg for 3 minutes. Discard the supernatant, resuspend the cells in fresh medium, and transfer them into new flasks that already contain fresh medium. |
Split ratio | A ratio of 1:2 to 1:4 is recommended |
Seeding density | 1 x 10^4 cells/cm^2 |
Fluid renewal | Every 3 days |
Freezing recovery | Fast |
Freeze medium | CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100) or CM-ACF (Cytion catalog number 806100) |
Handling of cryopreserved cultures |
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Quality control / Genetic profile / HLA
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. |
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