For research use only
| Cat No. | ABC-TC0008 |
| Product Type | Human Kidney Cancer Cell Lines |
| Cell Type | Epithelial |
| Species | Human |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Source Organ | Kidney |
| Product Code | Hek293; HEK-293; HEK/293; HEK 293; 293; 293 HEK; 293 Ad5; Human Embryonic Kidney 293 |
Utilize HEK293 for high-efficiency transfection, recombinant protein expression, and adenoviral vector production in human embryonic kidney–based systems.
HEK293 cells are immortalized human embryonic kidney (HEK) cells derived from healthy human embryonic kidney cells in 1973. Immortalization was achieved by introducing Ad5 E1A and E1B genes, which interfere with cell cycle control and inhibit apoptosis. They exhibit epithelial morphology, typically appear as adherent, flattened, and elongated cells, forming a monolayer in culture. HEK293 cells are well known for their rapid growth, r obust adhesion, and exceptional transfection efficiency, making them a cornerstone of molecular and cellular biology research. They express moderate levels of endogenous human proteins and are widely used in studies of receptor signaling, ion channels, and gene expression. HEK293 cells are also ideal hosts for viral vector production and biopharmaceutical protein expression.
| Product Code | Hek293; HEK-293; HEK/293; HEK 293; 293; 293 HEK; 293 Ad5; Human Embryonic Kidney 293 |
| Species | Human |
| Cat.No | ABC-TC0008 |
| Product Category | Tumor Cell Lines |
| Size/Quantity | 1 vial |
| Cell Type | Epithelial |
| Growth Mode | Adherent |
| Shipping Info | Dry Ice |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Source Organ | Kidney |
| Biosafety Level | 1 |
| Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
| Product Type | Human Kidney Cancer Cell Lines |
HEK293 cells have become widely used in various fields due to their convenient growth and transfection capabilities, making them valuable in cancer research. Their high transfection efficiency makes them ideal for producing exogenous proteins and viral vectors for pharmaceutical and biomedical studies. HEK293 cells are particularly useful in transfection experiments involving adenoviral and retroviral vectors, making them essential for vector propagation and related research endeavors.
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HEK293 cells are a human embryonic kidney–derived cell line generated by adenoviral transformation. They are easy to culture and highly transfectable.
HEK293 cells are commonly used for recombinant protein expression, gene function studies, signal transduction research, and viral vector production.
HEK293 cells were originally derived from human embryonic kidney tissue and immortalized through adenoviral DNA integration, enabling continuous proliferation in vitro.
