ECACC Cell Lines

ECACC joins forces with Sigma–Aldrich to Offer the Complete Cell Culture Solution

The European Collection of Cell Cultures (ECACC) and Sigma–Aldrich combine forces to deliver the finest in cell culture products and services. ECACC is a recognized expert in the maintenance, cultivation and distribution of authenticated cell lines. Sigma–Aldrich is a world leader in the development, optimization and manufacture of cell culture media and reagents. Together, we offer the most diverse selection of cell culture products and services available.

European Customers Only
You can order cell lines, culture media and cell culture reagents from a single source within Europe by making one call to Sigma–Aldrich. Ordering from Sigma–ECACC offers the following advantages*:

• Delivery within 5 working days in Europe
• Free media is supplied only with General Cell Line Collection Orders
  [excludes Early Passage Primary Cells and Serum Free CHO cells].
• Cell lines pre–adapted to Sigma's serum–free or animal component–free specialty media (e.g. CHO)
• Unsurpassed quality control of cell lines to guarantee a reliable product every time

*Advantages available in Europe only.

Cell Line Availability:

Europe – ECACC cell lines may be ordered NOW by contacting your local Sigma–Aldrich office

USA and Canada – ECACC cell lines are available NOW. View ECACC cell lines!

Australia and New Zealand – ECACC cell lines may now be ordered through your local Sigma–Aldrich office.
Australia customers click here for more information
New Zealand customers click here for more information

Rest of World – ECACC cell lines are not yet available through Sigma–Aldrich, but may be ordered directly through the ECACC website.

Cell lines are for research use only. Please forward request for commercial use to ecacc@hpa.org.uk

The following is currently available only for our European Customers.

Additional customer–value can be realized from this partnership through a myriad of culture services from medium development and optimization to cell line authentication and banking.

ECACC Services:

In addition to its diverse inventory of over 1500 separate cell lines including human, mouse and insect, ECACC offers an array of services described below.

Quality Control Testing of Cell Cultures:

• Mycoplasma detection by three methods: PCR, Hoechst DNA stain and microbiological culture.
• Adventitious agent testing in vitro using three susceptible cell lines
• Testing for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) by RT–PCR
• Mycoplasma eradication service

Cell Line Authentication:

• Species verification by isoenzyme analysis
• Multi–locus DNA fingerprinting for comparative identification of the most common cell lines
• Multiplex PCR for human cell lines that produce a digital "fingerprint" unique for that cell line. ECACC can compare your cell line to its extensive archived profiles to confirm identity.

Cell Banking:

• Quarantine cell banking
  ECACC's quarantine facility will provide you with a seed stock of frozen ampoules. The stock will be tested for mycoplasma, bacteria and fungi, enabling you to receive the new cell line in your own laboratory with confidence.
• High Specification Master Cell Banking
  ECACC has a dedicated facility to produce 100–200 ampoule master banks under conditions consistent with the requirements of cGMP. These banks are supplied with a full manufacturing batch record that includes full materials traceability, passage history, environmental monitoring and a Certificate of Analysis.

Sigma–Aldrich's Leading R&D and Manufacturing Capabilities:

Sigma–Aldrich is dedicated to being the leading innovator in cell culture. We’ve invested millions of dollars in personnel, facilities and technology to enable us to deliver the most innovative cell culture products and services to meet our customer's changing needs now and in the future.

Custom Development Services:

Our R&D group can expertly assist you with custom and proprietary medium formulations.

• Raw material selection and qualification
• Animal component replacement
• Medium development and optimization
• Spent medium analysis
• Microarray analysis
• New CHO medium optimization kits
• Application testing in relevant culture systems (e.g. 5–30 L bioreactors)
• GLP sample preparation (7–21 day turnaround)

Custom and OEM Manufacturing:

Sigma–Aldrich manufactures custom and proprietary liquid and powder formulations to large scale under cGMP.

• Single, sterile–filtered liquid lots up to 10,000 L
• Sterile–filtered liquids may be packaged in 50 ml to 500 L containers (bottles, carboys, and bags).
• Blended powder lots up to 4,000 kg.
• Blended powders may be custom packaged to meet your needs.

For more information, contact us at 800–336–9719.

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