Best practices for naming, receiving, and managing cells in culture

In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2017 Oct;53(9):761-774. doi: 10.1007/s11626-017-0199-1. Epub 2017 Oct 6.

Abstract

One of the first considerations in using an existing cell line or establishing a new a cell line is the detailed proactive planning of all phases of the cell line management. It is necessary to have a well-trained practitioner in best practices in cell culture who has experience in receiving a new cell line into the laboratory, the correct and appropriate use of a cell line name, the preparation of cell banks, microscopic observation of cells in culture, growth optimization, cell count, cell subcultivation, as well as detailed protocols on how to expand and store cells. Indeed, the practitioner should best manage all activities of cell culture by ensuring that the appropriate certified facilities, equipment, and validated supplies and reagents are in place.

Keywords: Cell count; Cell subcultivation; Growth optimization; Microscopic observation; Naming of cell line; Preparation of cell banks.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cell Shape
  • Cell Survival
  • Cellular Senescence
  • Cryopreservation
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Humans
  • Quality Control
  • Terminology as Topic*
  • Tissue Banks