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HEK 293 Trypsin vs. only EDTA - (Mar/29/2011 )

Hey All,
I was thinking since HEK 293 cells are not that adherent that I could only use EDTA in place of Trypsin+EDTA to remove the cells from the walls of my culture dishes (100mm Falcon). Has anyone had and positive or negative experiences with this. Thanks!

-rnazitto-

5mM EDTA work very well to detach 293 cells, you don't need Trypsin.

-Rsm-

Thank you! :)

-rnazitto-