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Quantitative tracer studies of metabolic dynamics of animal cells growing in tissue culture

Journal Article · · Anal. Biochem.; (United States)
Metabolic dynamics of animal cells, growing in tissue culture, can be determined quantitatively by allowing the cells to metabolize radioactively labeled substrates under carefully controlled steady-state conditions. In order to avoid artifacts resulting from uncontrolled changes in physiological conditions, a steady-state apparatus for animal cells (SAFAC) has been constructed. In this device, cells in culture plates (max of 30) can be given radioactive substrate and incubated for various periods without disturbing the steady-state metabolism prior to killing. Subsequent analysis by two-dimensional paper chromatography and radioautography shows that metabolites are labeled rapidly and thereafter are maintained at constant levels of radioactivity, as expected for steady-state metabolism.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Berkeley
OSTI ID:
6438041
Journal Information:
Anal. Biochem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Biochem.; (United States) Vol. 61; ISSN ANBCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English