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MDA-MB-157

92020422, human breast, Epithelial

Synonym(s):

Breast cancer cell line, Human breast cancer cells, MDA-MB-157 cell line

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

MDA-MB-157, 92020422

biological source

human breast

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Range 52-69

morphology

Epithelial

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Human breast medulla carcinoma

Cell Line Description

Isolated from pleural effusions of a breast cancer patient. Desmosomes, microvilli and tonofilaments observed at boundaries between cells. Ethnicity: Black.

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D13S317: 11
D16S539: 11
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 10,11
THO1: 7,8
TPOX: 9,11
vWA: 15

Culture Medium

L15 + 2mM Glutamine + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6, i.e. seeding at 3-6x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.05% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 37°C. CO2 is not required.

Other Notes

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Disclaimer

This cell line has special release conditions: Commercial organisations are required to complete the ′Cell Line Release Authorisation for Research Use in Commercial Organisations′ release conditions form.

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