ATCC delivers 350 cell lines using cell culture system

Installed in 2006, the SelecT systems at ATCC fully automate cell culture processes to ensure sustainable, consistent production of thousands of ampoules of cell lines. 

The systems support the production of around 55,000 ampoules each year and have cultured items such as tumour cell lines, primary fibroblasts, and stem cell feeder layer lines, grown in adherent, aggregate or suspension culture.

The cells lines cultured are those in high demand (up to 1500 ampoules per cell line per year) or required to fulfil requests for bulk production of specific cell lines in response to customer demand.

SelecT has been specifically designed to enable multiple cell lines to be cultured in parallel, without risk of cross contamination.

The system has a negative-pressure, HEPA-filtered laminar airflow cabinet to ensure aseptic processing using protocols optimised to individual cell lines. 

Cells can be harvested, counted and seeded without operator intervention, overnight and at weekends, enhancing the productivity of cell culture facilities.