How to Store Fibronectin-Coated Flasks

Fibronectin-coated flasks are often used in labs for the protection and benefit of storing and protecting epithelial cells. These cells cover the surface of a body and adhere to one another. The Fibronectin coating allows these cells to maintain their characteristics. While in the lab, not only the cells need to be stored correctly but also the flasks themselves. This process is pretty standard and straightforward and can be completed by almost anybody with some basic biological lab experience.

Things You'll Need

• Temperature-controlled storage area
• Lab hood

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place the flasks in a storage area for two hours at 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). The flasks should have excess Fibronectin coating at this point.

   • 2

     Remove the excess Fibronectin coating from the flasks.

   • 3

     Allow the flasks to dry in a lab hood that is set to 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).

   • 4

     Store the flasks for two weeks at 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).