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Cell culture reagents are critical to the success of physiologically relevant cell models for biomedical research and bioproduction. Essential culture reagents such as media, sera, and supplements support cell survival, proliferation, and biological function. Additionally, the quality of these reagents directly affects experimental results and the production of biologics. To …

As a recognized culture collection in the United States and a member of the World Federation for Culture Collections, ATCC accepts proposed type strains through its Type Strain Deposit service. Once a type strain is accepted, we conduct viability and identity testing and then, if applicable, provide depositors with a Certificate of Deposit required for publication. Learn more about our …

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The ATCC Genome Portal is a rapidly growing ISO 9001–compliant database of high-quality reference genomes from authenticated microbial strains in the ATCC collection. Through this cloud-based platform, you can easily access and download meticulously curated whole-genome sequences from your browser or our secure API. With high-quality, annotated data at your …

Collections and projects ATCC is the premier source for microbial reference strains. Within our holdings are several ATCC special collections and projects representing critical areas of research. These collections include high-quality, fully authenticated certified reference materials, human microbiome specimens, US National Park Service cultures, and eumycetozoan strains. Our …