Key Takeaways
- Cytion offers over 800 authenticated cell lines for biomedical research
- HEK293 cells represent one of our flagship cell lines with versatile research applications
- All cell lines undergo rigorous quality control including STR profiling and mycoplasma testing
- Our catalog includes immortalized cell lines, primary cells, cancer models, and stem cells
- Cytion provides comprehensive documentation and technical support for all cell lines
- Global shipping available with specialized packaging to maintain cell viability
The Power of Choice in Cell Line Research
In life science research, having the right cell lines makes all the difference. Scientists need specific, high-quality cells that give consistent results every time. This is important when developing new medicines, studying diseases, or exploring basic biology.
At Cytion, we understand this need. That’s why we’ve built a collection of over 800 cell lines for researchers around the world. Among these, the HEK293 cell line is one of our most popular options, helping countless scientists with their research projects.
What makes Cytion different is our commitment to quality. Every cell line in our catalog goes through careful testing before it reaches your lab. This means you can be sure that what you receive is exactly what you ordered – cells with confirmed identity, free from contamination, and ready to use right away in your research.
We know researchers face many challenges, from getting the same results each time to dealing with tight schedules and budgets. By offering access to so many verified cell lines, Cytion helps scientists focus on what really matters: making new discoveries and developing solutions to health problems.
Spotlight on HEK293: A Cornerstone of Biomedical Research
The Origins and Significance of HEK293
The HEK293 cell line is one of the most important tools in modern biomedical research. These cells come from human embryonic kidney cells that were transformed in the early 1970s. The “293” in the name refers to the 293rd experiment conducted by scientist Frank Graham, who created this remarkable cell line.
What makes HEK293 cells so valuable is their amazing ability to be transfected – the process of putting foreign DNA into cells. This has made HEK293 the preferred choice for:
- Making recombinant proteins
- Studying gene expression
- Producing viral vectors for gene therapy
- Screening drugs
- Researching cell signaling
The cells grow quickly, are easy to maintain, and can be grown in suspension or as adherent cells, giving flexibility for different types of experiments. At Cytion, our HEK293 cells are carefully authenticated and tested to ensure they meet the highest standards for research.
Why Researchers Choose HEK293 Cells
Scientists around the world use HEK293 cells in their labs for several key reasons:
First, these cells are exceptionally good at accepting foreign DNA, making them perfect for protein expression and studying how genes work.
Second, their stable characteristics provide consistent results, which is crucial for research that can be published.
Third, they’re versatile across many applications, from basic science to translational research.
Fourth, after decades of use, there’s a lot of knowledge about how they behave.
Finally, they’re cost-effective because they’re easy to grow and multiply quickly.
Our HEK293 cell line (€420.00*) comes with complete documentation, including detailed information about the organism (Human), tissue origin (Kidney), and specific applications, particularly as a transfection host. Each vial contains cells that have been rigorously tested to confirm their identity, purity, and functionality.
HEK293 Cell Line Specifications
- Organism: Human
- Tissue: Kidney
- Primary Application: Transfection host
- Growth Properties: Adherent
- Price: €420.00*
- Authentication: STR profiling verified
- Contamination Testing: Mycoplasma-free certified
A Catalog Built for Innovation: 800+ Cell Lines and Counting
The best scientific research depends on having the right biological tools. At Cytion, we’ve built our reputation by providing researchers with an extensive catalog of over 800 authenticated cell lines, each selected and maintained to support cutting-edge research across multiple fields.
Diverse Categories for Specialized Research Needs
Our comprehensive catalog is organized to help researchers quickly find the exact cell lines they need for their specific research goals:
Immortalized Cell Lines
These continuously dividing cell lines, including our flagship HEK293 cells, offer consistent characteristics over extended passages. They serve as reliable models for high-throughput screening, protein production, toxicity testing, and studying basic cellular mechanisms.
Immortalized cell lines provide the advantage of unlimited supply and relatively stable genotypes and phenotypes, making them ideal for standardized experiments that require reproducibility across multiple laboratories.
Primary Cells
For researchers seeking models that more closely reflect in vivo conditions, our primary cell collection offers freshly isolated cells that maintain many of the important markers and functions present in their tissue of origin. These cells are particularly valuable for physiologically relevant disease modeling, drug response studies, tissue engineering applications, and cell-based therapy development.
While primary cells have limited lifespans in culture, they provide critical insights into normal cellular function that may not be observable in immortalized lines.
Cancer Models
Our extensive collection of cancer cell lines spans multiple tissue types and cancer subtypes, offering researchers platforms to investigate cancer biology, develop and test novel therapeutics, study drug resistance mechanisms, and explore metastatic processes.
Each cancer cell line is characterized for key mutations and molecular profiles, allowing researchers to select models that best match their specific research questions.
| Research Field | Application | Recommended Cell Types |
| Oncology | Cancer progression and treatment studies | Cancer cell lines, primary tumor cells |
| Neuroscience | Neuronal function and disease research | Neuronal cell lines, primary neurons |
| Immunology | Immune response and immunotherapy | Immune cell lines, primary blood cells |
| Virology | Viral infection mechanisms | HEK293, Vero, HeLa cell lines |
| Toxicology | Safety assessment studies | Hepatocyte cell lines, kidney cell lines |
What Sets Cytion Apart?
In the competitive world of biological research supplies, Cytion has established itself as a premier provider of cell lines through our unwavering commitment to quality, authentication, and customer support. These differentiating factors ensure that researchers can proceed with confidence, knowing their cellular tools are reliable foundations for their scientific investigations.
Stringent Authentication and Quality Assurance
The reproducibility crisis in biomedical research has highlighted the critical importance of working with authenticated cell lines. At Cytion, we implement rigorous quality control measures that exceed industry standards.
Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profiling serves as the gold standard for cell line authentication. Each of our cell lines, including our popular HEK293 line, undergoes comprehensive STR analysis to create a unique genetic fingerprint. This process confirms the human origin of the cells, verifies the exact identity of the cell line, detects potential cross-contamination with other cell lines, and ensures batch-to-batch consistency.
Our STR profiles are compared against international reference databases to guarantee authenticity, giving researchers confidence in the identity of their cellular models.
Mycoplasma-Free Certification
Mycoplasma contamination remains one of the most pervasive and problematic issues in cell culture, affecting experimental results without visible signs of culture deterioration. Every cell line in our catalog undergoes PCR-based mycoplasma detection, direct culture testing for mycoplasma, and regular testing throughout the production process.
This multi-method approach ensures that all cells shipped from our facilities are certified mycoplasma-free, eliminating this common source of experimental variability.
Real Research Applications of HEK293 and Beyond
The real value of any cell line is shown by how it helps answer important research questions. Our HEK293 cell line and other offerings from Cytion’s extensive catalog have supported groundbreaking research across multiple disciplines, demonstrating their versatility and reliability as experimental platforms.
HEK293 Applications in Modern Research
Protein Production and Purification
One of the most common uses for HEK293 cells is making recombinant proteins. Unlike bacterial systems, HEK293 cells provide proper protein folding, post-translational modifications, glycosylation patterns similar to in vivo conditions, and higher yields of complex mammalian proteins.
These characteristics make HEK293 particularly valuable for producing therapeutic antibodies, receptor proteins, ion channels, enzymes requiring complex folding, and secreted signaling proteins. The ability to produce functionally active human proteins has sped up drug discovery efforts and structural biology studies worldwide.
Viral Vector Development for Gene Therapy
The gene therapy revolution depends heavily on reliable viral vector production systems. HEK293 and its derivatives have become the industry standard for producing adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, lentiviral vectors, adenoviral vectors, and retroviral vectors.
These vectors serve as delivery vehicles for therapeutic genes in treatments for genetic disorders, cancer, and other diseases. The high transfection efficiency and robust growth characteristics of HEK293 cells make them ideal for large-scale vector production required for clinical applications.
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Spike Protein Expression
HEK293 cells were used to express SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins for structural studies and vaccine development
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Pseudovirus Development
Creation of safe pseudotyped viral particles for neutralization assays without using live virus
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Receptor Studies
Testing ACE2 receptor interactions with potential therapeutic antibodies
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Vaccine Production
Viral vector production for vaccine candidates using HEK293’s efficient transfection properties
How to Navigate and Order from Cytion’s Catalog
Getting the right cell line for your research should be simple and efficient. We’ve designed our ordering process with scientific workflows in mind, ensuring you can quickly identify, evaluate, and acquire the exact cellular tools needed for your experiments.
Navigating the Cytion Website
Our website is designed with researchers in mind, offering intuitive navigation through our extensive catalog. The search bar at the top of our website allows for direct queries using cell line names (e.g., HEK293), tissue types, species, disease associations, gene expressions, and applications. This powerful search tool quickly narrows down our catalog to the most relevant options for your research needs.
For more specific requirements, our advanced filtering system allows you to refine search results by cell type (primary, immortalized, stem cell, etc.), growth properties (adherent, suspension), disease model, genetic modifications, culture conditions, authentication methods, and price range. These filters can be applied in combination to identify precisely the cell lines that match your experimental requirements.
Placing Your Order
Once you’ve identified the appropriate cell line, such as our HEK293 cells, the ordering process is straightforward:
- Add to Cart: Select the desired quantity and any recommended supplements or media.
- Account Creation/Login: First-time customers will need to create an account with basic institutional information; returning customers can simply log in.
- Shipping Information: Enter delivery details, including any special handling instructions for your institution.
- Payment Processing: We accept institutional purchase orders, credit cards, and wire transfers.
- Order Confirmation: You’ll receive immediate confirmation of your order and expected shipping dates.
For bulk orders, custom requests, or expedited shipping needs, our customer service team is available to provide personalized assistance throughout the ordering process.
Ready for Better Research with Cytion’s Cell Lines?
The foundation of good research lies in the quality and reliability of your tools. As we’ve shown in this article, Cytion’s catalog of over 800 tested cell lines is a great resource for researchers in many fields, with our HEK293 cell line being a prime example of our commitment to quality.
When you choose Cytion as your cell line provider, you’re not just buying cells; you’re investing in research confidence with thoroughly tested cell lines that eliminate concerns about misidentification or contamination. You’re saving time with ready-to-use cells and complete protocols that speed up your research. You’re ensuring publication quality with detailed documentation that supports your papers and meets journal requirements. You’re accessing help from our science team who can assist with culture tips and problem-solving. And you’re future-proofing your research with our commitment to quality that matches the highest standards in science.
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