Be sure to check out our March newsletter. This issue covers ECACC cell line publications, new NCTC Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains, UKHSA’s Oropouche work, and the UKHSA research integrity framework. Read here: news.culturecollections.org.uk/GMQ-95LK2-12/sv.aspx
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13 Shigella sonnei strains (NCTC15119–15131) from human faeces, deposited by LSHTM, are now available via NCTC. These strains contain ipaH genes used in Shigella/EIEC virulence studies and PCR diagnostics. More info: https://bit.ly/3PgDWnd #NCTC #CultureCollections #UKHSA
CellBank Australia marks 20 years of supporting secure storage and high quality cell lines.
Explore the CBA cell lines now available through ECACC at Culture Collections.
https://bit.ly/4rEp5jU
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Stay curious. Ask the question no one else is asking. Culture Collections exists to help you explore, investigate, and push science forward. Curiosity drives discovery—use it.
#BritishScienceWeek2026 #Curiosity #WhatsYourQuestion #CultureCollections #ScienceForEveryone @britsciassoc.bsky.social
Follow our new Blue Sky account for direct updates, research highlights, and announcements from Culture Collections. https://bit.ly/4bMyFgs #CultureCollections #UKHSA
SKMES‑1‑Adr is an adriamycin‑resistant variant used to study P‑glycoprotein–driven multidrug resistance. It enables measuring drug uptake and efflux and testing MDR‑reversing agents. More info: https://bit.ly/4qVr571 #ECACC #CultureCollections
DLKP‑M is a mesenchymal‑like clonal variant of the DLKP lung carcinoma line, representing ~5% of the parental population. It shows hyperdiploidy, rapid ECM attachment, and neuroendocrine marker expression. More info: https://bit.ly/4qVr571
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YTS121.5.2 hybridoma produces antibodies against murine CD5, a key T‑cell and B‑1a marker. Developed by fusing DA rat spleen cells with the Y3Ag1.2.3 B‑lymphomyeloma line. No available from ECACC, find out more info: https://bit.ly/4qVr571 #ECACC #CultureCollections
Celebrating Howard Florey.
NCTC 6571, the “Oxford Staph,” used in the penicillin trials, was given by Florey to Fleming and remains one of the most widely used S. aureus control strains.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4iT7DEi #NCTC #CultureCollections #UKHSA
Celebrating Theodore Escherich’s legacy. NCTC 86, his original E. coli strain, still underpins modern microbiology and public health over a century later. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iT7DEi
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UK SMI update:
We’ve made point changes to UK SMI B 4 (superficial mouth samples) — check the amendment table on page 4.
Please review the website terms before accessing: https://bit.ly/3MfPo17
Questions? Contact the Standards Unit.
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UK SMI update:
We’ve made point changes to UK SMI V 30 (rash exposure in pregnancy) — see the amendment table on page 4.
Please read the website terms before accessing: https://bit.ly/4t60oyz
For questions, contact the Standards Unit.
#UKSMI #UKHSA #NCPV #CultureCollections
UK SMI update:
Point changes have been made to UK SMI S 7 (gastroenteritis). See the amendment table on page 4 for details.
Please read the website terms before accessing: https://bit.ly/49MFY6i
Queries → Standards Unit.
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Happy International Day of Education. ECACC supports the next generation of scientists through hands on cell culture training that builds skills, confidence, and scientific standards. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3LMp52q
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CHSE-E: mEGFP-expressing Chinook Salmon cell line, G418-resistant, pleomorphic, and virus-susceptible—ideal for aquatic virology studies. Learn more: www.culturecollections.org.uk/nop/product/chse-e
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Welcome to 2026! Culture Collections continues to support global research with trusted biological resources. Here’s to another year of innovation and collaboration. https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/
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Holiday Service & Dispatch Update: All Culture Collections dispatches will restart on Monday, 5 January 2026. Full details: https://bit.ly/4j6Pvbg
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DLKP-A10: Highly resistant lung SCC variant. Overexpresses P-gp efflux pump (mdr-1), cutting intracellular drug levels & driving multidrug resistance.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jby7lJ
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Read about how NCPV’s viral deposits help shape future research. We aim to maintain a broad range of viruses of current and historical importance and actively encourage deposits from scientists worldwide. Learn more https://bit.ly/4j6Pvbg
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DLKP-A: 300× Adriamycin-resistant lung SCC variant. Cross-resistance to VP-16, VM-26, vincristine & cis-platin. Proteomics reveal DNA repair (RPA2), ROS detox (ALDH), apoptosis evasion. Learn more: www.culturecollections.org.uk/nop/product/dlkp-a
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NCTC scientists published four key papers in 2025—two on microbial taxonomy (IJSEM), one detailing 101 new strains (Access Microbiology), and a genomic study of the historic Murray Collection. Read more: https://bit.ly/4soLLGy
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DLKP-SQ (Cat no. 20082604): A clonal derivative of DLKP from lung carcinoma metastasis. Expresses PGP 9.5 & NSE, lacks cytokeratin & neuroendocrine markers—ideal for variant SCC research. https://bit.ly/45ldPjU
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ECACC added 11 new cell lines in 2025, including drug-resistant variants, clonal populations, and completely new models to support advanced research.
Read more: https://bit.ly/45mpEGB
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NCPV marks 25 years of advancing virology research and outbreak preparedness. Explore the timeline of key achievements that shaped this internationally recognised collection.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pM8Wsr
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Check out our Service and Dispatch update for the holidays. Dispatches for all collections resume Monday, 5 January 2026.
Learn more: www.culturecollections.org.uk/culture-collection-news/...
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Don’t miss our December Culture Collections Newsletter: NCTC publications, 25 years of NCPV, and new products added to our collections.
Read here: news.culturecollections.org.uk/GMQ-93OV3-32/sv.aspx
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We have a Job vacancy for Operational Lead NCTC a cornerstone in global bacteriology. For more details on this job offer, please visit https://bit.ly/44f5RbO #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCTC
Join our team today, we have a job vacancy for a Specialist Cell Culture Scientist (Virology Toolkit) at UKHSA. Discover more about this exciting opportunity and apply today: https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7570513 #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCPV
We have a Job vacancy for a Specialist Cell Culture Scientist (Virology Toolkit) at UKHSA. For more details on this job offer, please visit https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7570513 #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCPV
Today is World AIDS Day. At ECACC, we support HIV research by providing trusted cell lines that advance understanding of viral pathogenesis and immune response. #WorldAIDSDay #HIVResearch #ECACC #CultureCollections #UKHSA
