Description
GenJet™ DNA In Vitro Tranfection Reagent for C6 Glioma cell is pre-optimized for transfecting C6 glioma cells. The C6 glioma cell line is a widely used cell line in neurobiological research. Compared to primary neural cells, the C6 cell line offers some major advantages like easy accessibility and culture as well as a good availability of high cell numbers. Nevertheless, the biggest disadvantage of the C6 cells is that they are difficult-to-transfect with commonly used non-viral transfection methods. The pre-optimized transfection reagent simplifies the transfection of C6 cells. Transfection efficiencies of over 60% can be easily achieved with excellent cell viabilities of above 90%.
Refer to the following optimal transfection conditions for maximal transfection efficiency on C6 glioma cells. GenJet™ reagent, 1.0 ml, is sufficient for 300 to 600 transfections in 24 well plates or 150 to 300 transfections in 6 well plates.
Summary of Optimal Transfection Conditions:
Confluence on the day of transfection
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~80% |
Cell culture conditions |
DMEM with 4.5 g/L glucose, 10% FBS
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GenJet™ (µl) : DNA (µg) Ratio |
3:1 |
Diluent for DNA and Transfection Reagent
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Serum-free DMEM with 4.5 g/L glucose
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Incubation Time to Form GenJet™/DNA Complex |
15 minutes at RT |
Presence of Serum/Antibiotics during Transfection |
Yes |
Change Medium After Transfection |
Yes, ~5 Hours After Transfection |
Maximal Efficiency |
48 hours |
Transfection Results:
Reporter Gene
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EGFP |
Plasmid
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pEGFP-N3 (CMV promoter)
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Efficiency (GFP %) |
60% |
Storage Condition
Store at 4 °C. If stored properly, the product is stable for 12 months or longer
Data Sheet