What are some factors that I must consider when depositing
my cell line at ATCC?

Answer Posted / guest

1)The cells should exhibit some unique characteristics or
uses not exhibited by cells already in the collection; 2)
the cell line should be documented in literature; 3) the
cells must have a "useful" life expectancy in vitro, that
is at least 15 to 20 doublings beyond the culture supplied;
and 4) the cells should be free of contaminating
microorganisms.

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