Can I use Efficient-Pro Feed 1 with other cell lines besides CHO-K1 cell line variants?
Efficient-Pro Feed 1 has been designed specifically for CHO-K1 cells; however, it has been demonstrated to improve performance in other CHO variants and even other parental cell lines.
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I currently supplement my CHO cells with insulin and other growth factors. Should I continue the use of these other additives when using Efficient-Pro Feed 1?
We recommend continuing current supplementation protocols including insulin and other growth factors when using Efficient-Pro Feed 1.
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What is the shelf-life of Efficient-Pro Feed 1?
The shelf-life of Efficient-Pro Feed 1 is 12 months from the date of manufacture. The expiration date is provided on the product label.
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How often and at what concentration should I feed my CHO cells with Efficient-Pro Feed 1?
The comprehensive feed protocol for Efficient-Pro Feed 1 is included in the user guide (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0025905_EfficientProFeed1_UG.pdf). We recommend first designing a small-scale experiment using an Ambr15 Microbioreactor or other small vessel with concentrations between 1.5% to 3.0% of Efficient-Pro Feed 1 in 0.5% increments beginning on day 3, with daily feeds through harvest. Once the specific feeding strategy is tailored to your CHO cell system for optimized results, cultures can be scaled up to larger vessels and bioreactors.
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When should I consider using Efficient-Pro Feed 1?
Efficient-Pro Feed 1 is a supplement that has been formulated to work specifically with CHO-K1 cells for production of proteins. Efficient-Pro Feed 1 has been designed to work optimally when paired with Efficient-Pro Medium (https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/A5322201). Efficient-Pro Feed 1 has been demonstrated to improve yield and specific productivity when used as described in the user guide (https://assets.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LSG/manuals/MAN0025905_EfficientProFeed1_UG.pdf).
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