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| Cat No. | ABC-TC0973 |
| Product Type | Rabbit Kidney Cell Lines |
| Cell Type | Epithelial-like |
| Species | Oryctolagus Cuniculus |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Source Organ | Kidney |
| Product Code | RK-13; RK13; Rk13; R.K.13; GL RK/13; GLRK 13; GLRK/13 |
RK13 rabbit kidney epithelial cells are immortalized, keratin and BVDV positive, susceptible to multiple viruses, great for viral transfection models.
The RK13 cell line is a spontaneously immortalized epithelial cell line derived from the kidney of a normal rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), exhibiting classic cobblestone morphology and adherent growth. These cells express epithelial markers such as keratins and are highly permissive to viral infections, including herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV), vaccinia virus, SARS coronavirus, and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), making them valuable for virology research and host-pathogen interaction studies. RK13 cells are also susceptible to rabbitpox virus and simian adenoviruses, supporting their use in vaccine development and antiviral testing. While originally derived from healthy tissue, their spontaneous immortalization allows long-term culturing without oncogenic transformation. Gene expression analysis indicates active expression of epithelial markers, cell adhesion molecules, and moderate interferon responses. Due to their broad viral tropism and stable growth, RK13 cells serve as a versatile model for studying viral replication, cytopathic effects, and host cell responses.
| Product Code | RK-13; RK13; Rk13; R.K.13; GL RK/13; GLRK 13; GLRK/13 |
| Species | Oryctolagus Cuniculus |
| Cat.No | ABC-TC0973 |
| Product Category | Tumor Cell Lines |
| Size/Quantity | 1 vial |
| Cell Type | Epithelial-like |
| Growth Mode | Adherent |
| Shipping Info | Dry Ice |
| Growth Conditions | 37 ℃, 5% CO2 |
| Source Organ | Kidney |
| Biosafety Level | 1 |
| Storage | Liquid Nitrogen |
| Product Type | Rabbit Kidney Cell Lines |
RK13 cells are widely used in virology, particularly for studying poxvirus and herpesvirus replication, virus-host interactions, and viral pathogenesis. They serve as a reliable platform for viral vector development, vaccine production, and antiviral drug screening. Due to their robust growth and epithelial phenotype, RK13 cells are also applied in toxicology testing and recombinant protein expression. Their ability to support viral plaque assays makes them essential in diagnostic virology and molecular biology studies.
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