B95-8

• Description:

  The B95-8 cell line is a lymphoblastoid line derived from the marmoset leukocytes, immortalized by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is isolated from human leukocytes. This cell line can produce high titers of infectious EBV and is therefore widely used as a source of EBV.

• Type:

  Immortalized Cell Line

• Shipping Conditions:

  Cryopreserved in vials and shipped on dry ice

• Mycoplasma Testing:

  Negative for mycoplasma through PCR analysis

• Species:

  Callicebinae (Titi monkey)

• Growth Temperature:

  37°C

• Sterility:

  The bacterial, yeast, fungi are not detected in these cells by daily monitor.

• Tissue Source:

  Peripheral blood