decreased transfection efficiencies may be observed in later experiments. We recommend using cells with low passage number (50 splitting cycles). Serum variability Variations in serum quality can lead to variation in transfection efficiency. In general it is advisable to test a small
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decreased transfection efficiencies may be observed in later experiments.
We recommend using cells with low passage number (<50 splitting cycles).
Serum variability
Variations in serum quality can lead to variation in
transfection efficiency. In general, it is advisable to test a small
lot of serum from a reputable supplier with a control cell line and
assess it before performing transfection experiments. Once a given
lot has yielded satisfactory and reproducible results, additional
sera from the same lot should be purchased.
Appendix A: Composition of Buffers
BufferCompositionStorage
1x PBS (phosphate-buffered saline)
137 mM NaCl
2.7 mM KCl
4.3 mM Na2HPO4
1.47 mM KH2PO4
Adjust to a final pH of 7.4
Room temp.
1x TE buffer, pH 7.4
10 mM TrisCl, pH 7.4
1 mM EDTA
Room temp.
Appendix B: Background Information
Transfection Principle
Transfection delivery of foreign molecules such as DNA into eukaryotic
cells has become a powerful tool for the study and control of gene expression,
e.g. for biochemical characterization, mutational analyses, or investigation
of the effects of regulatory elements or cell growth '"/>