ST

The ST cell line, derived from the connective tissue of a male Landrace pig, is primarily used in scientific studies related to virology and toxicology. These cells are of swine origin and are particularly valuable for research in veterinary medicine and comparative cellular biology, particularly for studies on viruses that affect swine. The fibroblast-like morphology of ST cells makes them a suitable model for studying cellular processes and virus-cell interactions in a porcine context.

ST cells exhibit robust growth characteristics under standard cell culture conditions and have been utilized extensively to study a variety of swine pathogens, including foot-and-mouth disease virus and other Picornaviridae family members. Their susceptibility to different viral infections facilitates the analysis of viral life cycles, host-pathogen interactions, and the efficacy of antiviral compounds. Additionally, these cells are often used in the assessment of toxicological responses to various chemical agents, providing essential data on cellular responses and cytotoxicity in a non-human mammalian system.

The versatility of the ST cell line in virological and toxicological assays underscores its utility in both fundamental and applied biological research. As such, ST cells continue to be a critical resource for researchers aiming to advance veterinary health, understand zoonotic disease mechanisms, and develop therapeutic strategies for diseases affecting swine populations.

37°C, 5% CO₂, humidified atmosphere.

1. Confirm that the vial remains deeply frozen upon delivery, as cells are shipped on dry ice to maintain optimal temperatures during transit.

2. Upon receipt, either store the cryovial immediately at temperatures below -150°C to ensure the preservation of cellular integrity, or proceed to step 3 if immediate culturing is required.

3. For immediate culturing, swiftly thaw the vial by immersing it in a 37°C water bath with clean water and an antimicrobial agent, agitating gently for 40-60 seconds until a small ice clump remains.

4. Perform all subsequent steps under sterile conditions in a flow hood, disinfecting the cryovial with 70% ethanol before opening.

5. Carefully open the disinfected vial and transfer the cell suspension into a 15 ml centrifuge tube containing 8 ml of room-temperature culture medium, mixing gently.

6. Centrifuge the mixture at 300 x g for 3 minutes to separate the cells and carefully discard the supernatant containing residual freezing medium.

7. Gently resuspend the cell pellet in 10 ml of fresh culture medium. For adherent cells, divide the suspension between two T25 culture flasks; for suspension cultures, transfer all the medium into one T25 flask to promote effective cell interaction and growth.

8. Adhere to established subculture protocols for continued growth and maintenance of the cell line, ensuring reliable experimental outcomes.

Mycoplasma contamination is excluded using both PCR-based assays and luminescence-based mycoplasma detection methods.

To ensure there is no bacterial, fungal, or yeast contamination, cell cultures are subjected to daily visual inspections.

For long-term preservation, place vials in vapor-phase liquid nitrogen at about −150 to −196 °C. Storage at −80 °C is acceptable only as a short interim step before transfer to liquid nitrogen.

Cryopreserved cell lines are shipped on dry ice in validated, insulated packaging with sufficient refrigerant to maintain approximately −78 °C throughout transit. On receipt, inspect the container immediately and transfer vials without delay to appropriate storage.

At Cytion, we stand behind the quality and viability of our products. We guarantee that our cells will be viable at the start of culture for 60 days after shipment from our facilities. We assure that all materials conform to the specifications described in the Certificate of Analysis and/or Product Sheet.

For full details, please refer to our Warranty Statement.