


Overview
| Organism | Homo sapiens, human |
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| Tissue | pancreas |
| Product Format | frozen |
| Morphology | epithelial |
| Culture Properties | adherent |
| Biosafety Level |
1
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. |
| Disease | adenocarcinoma |
| Age | 61 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Applications |
This cell line is a suitable transfection host.
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| Storage Conditions | liquid nitrogen vapor phase |
Properties
| Clinical Data |
female
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| Genes Expressed |
mucin; pancreas cancer specific antigen (pancreas cancer associated antigen); carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
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| Cellular Products |
mucin; pancreas cancer specific antigen (pancreas cancer associated antigen); carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
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| Tumorigenic | Yes |
| Effects |
Yes, Tumors developed within 21 days at 100% frequency (5/5) in nude mice inoculated subcutaneously with 10(7) cells.
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| Comments |
The cells do not express the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR).
A CFTR positive pancreatic line, Capan-1 is available (ATCCHTB-79).
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Background
| Complete Growth Medium |
The base medium for this cell line is ATCC-formulated RPMI-1640 Medium, ATCC 30-2001. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum (ATCC 30-2020) to a final concentration of 10%. |
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| Subculturing |
Volumes used in this protocol are for 75 cm2 flask; proportionally reduce or increase amount of dissociation medium for culture vessels of other sizes. Corning® T-75 flasks (catalog #430641) are recommended for subculturing this product.
Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:3 to 1:6 is recommended
Medium Renewal: 2 to 3 times per week
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| Cryopreservation |
Freeze medium: Complete growth medium 95%; DMSO, 5%
Storage temperature: liquid nitrogen vapor temperature
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| Culture Conditions |
Temperature: 37¡ãC
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