Chinese Hamster Ovary, K1 (CHO-K1) Cells

$500.00

CHO-K1 (Chinese Hamster Ovary, K1 subclone) is a robust, widely used mammalian cell line derived from the ovary of the Chinese hamster (Cricetulus griseus). It is the preferred workhorse for biologics development and manufacturing, with over 70% of FDA-approved therapeutic proteins produced in CHO cells. ORF Biologics provides authenticated, high-viability CHO-K1 cells with proven performance in protein expression, synthetic biology, and basic research applications.

Product Specifications

Catalog Number ORF.CHOK1-500
Format Cryopreserved, ≥5 x 10⁵ viable cells per vial
Shipping Dry ice
Storage Vapor phase liquid nitrogen (-150°C or colder)
Viability Post-Thaw ≥90%
QC Testing Mycoplasma: Negative
Bacterial & fungal contamination: Negative
Cell identity: STR-verified

Applications

  • Biopharmaceutical Production: Ideal host for monoclonal antibodies, Fc-fusion proteins, growth factors, enzymes, and cytokines
  • Synthetic Biology: Compatible with stable expression systems and high-throughput screening
  • Research Tools: Suitable for functional studies of signaling pathways, toxicity testing, and reporter assays