Q:

What kind of effects could a mycoplasma contamination have on my cells?

A:

Mycoplasma contamination can:

> Inhibit cell metabolism

> Cause cell death

> Induce morphological alterations

> Alter DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis

> Induce chromosomal aberrations

> Cause increased sensitivity to inducers of apoptosis

> Change membrane antigenicity

> Alter transfection efficiency

> Compromise viral production

Watch our archived webinar and learn more about potential impacts of a mycoplasma contamination on cell cultures and how you can easily uncover it.

Categories:
Mycoplasma Detection and Prevention
Research Areas:
Cancer Research/Cell Biology
Basic Research