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Trouble Transfecting Primary Cells

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Transfection Forum. Cell transfection discussion including stable cells transfection, transient transfection. Troubleshooting and posting of discussions on lipofection, and reagents: Fugene, lipofectamine, and others.



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Old 12-28-2007, 11:29 PM
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Default Trouble Transfecting Primary Cells

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Im having problems transfecting primary liver cells from mouse. Does anyone have any tips how I can do this?
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Default Re: Trouble Transfecting Primary Cells

Hello there Denise,

Primary cells have low transfection efficiencies, however you can try using fugene which doesn't need you to remove the media.

Also try other methods such as adenoviral which should have higher efficiencies.

Cheers!
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