
In cellular and molecular research, the quality and reliability of your reagents are paramount to achieving reproducible and meaningful results. ScienCell offers a selection of high-quality
cell culture reagents designed to support critical steps in your experimental workflows!
Essential Solutions for Cell Dissociation and Handling
Efficient and gentle cell dissociation is a foundational step for many cell culture techniques. We provide options for both enzymatic and enzyme-free approaches, complemented by a dedicated neutralizing solution.
Trypsin/EDTA, 0.05% (Cat. No. 0183)
- A sterile, phosphate, and HEPES-buffered saline solution
- It contains 0.05% trypsin and .5 mM EDTA
- The solution has a pH of 7.4 at room temperature
- 0.05% Trypsin/EDTA is used to detach adherent cells from a culture surface
Also available:
- Trypsin/EDTA (0.05%; 200ml) (Cat. No. 0183-2)
- Trypsin/EDTA, 0.25% (Cat. No. 0103)
Trypsin Neutralization Solution (TNS, Cat. #0113)
- A sterile, phosphate, and HEPES-buffered saline solution used to neutralize the effects of Trypsin/EDTA solution (T/E; Cat. #0103) after cells are released from a culture surface
- It contains 10% fetal bovine serum as a trypsin inhibitor and cell protection agent
- The product has a pH of 7.2 at room temperature
Enzyme-free Cell Dissociation Solution (ECDS, Cat. #0123)
- A sterile, phosphate, and HEPES-buffered saline solution that provides an enzyme-free method for detaching adherent primary cells
- This product has a pH of 7.2 at room temperature
- ECDS is used to detach adherent primary cells from a culture surface
Reliable Buffers and Cell Culture Grade Water
Consistent results in cell culture rely on high-quality cell culture reagents.
Dulbecco’s Phosphate-Buffered Saline (DPBS, Cat. #0303)
- A non-toxic, isotonic buffer
- It is specifically formulated without Ca2+, Mg2+ or phenol red
- Colorless and meets specifications for pH (7.4 ±0.2), Osmolarity (290 ± 20), and Endotoxin level (<0.5 EU/ml).
Cell Culture Grade Water (CCGW, Cat. #0600)
- Designed for use in all cell culture applications
- This ultra-pure water is DNase, RNase, and pyrogen-free and is negative for protease activity
- It undergoes purification via activated carbon, deionization, ultraviolet disinfection, and distillation, and is filtered through a 0.2μm membrane filter
Enhancing Cell Adhesion
Promoting consistent cell attachment is crucial for growing adherent cells
Poly-L-Lysine, 10 mg/ml (Cat. #0413)
- A synthetic, positively charged amino acid chain
- It enhances cell adhesion by altering surface charges on the culture substrate
- This concentrated solution contains polymers in the 70 - 150 kDa range
- PLL is commonly used as a coating agent to promote cell adhesion in culture.
Also available:
- Poly-L-Lysine (1 mg/mL) (PLL, Cat. #0403)
Accurate Cell Counting and Viability
Determining cell number and viability is fundamental for downstream analysis.
Trypan Blue Solution (0.4%) (TB, Cat. #0203)
- A stain used to distinguish viable from nonviable cells
- Nonviable cells will absorb the dye and appear blue, while viable cells will exclude the dye
- Trypan Blue solution is used for cell counting and viability assessment