A431 Cell Line human

85090402, human skin, Epithelial

• Synonym(e): A-431 Cells, A431/P Cells
• UNSPSC-Code: 41106514

Eigenschaften

• product name: A431 Cell Line human, squamous carcinoma, 85090402
• Biologische Quelle: human skin
• Wachstumsmodus: Adherent
• Karyotyp: Hypertriploid
• Morphologie: Epithelial
• Produkte: Not specified
• Rezeptoren: Epidermal growth factor (EGF)
• Methode(n): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• Relevante Krankheit(en): cancer
• Versandbedingung: dry ice
• Lagertemp.: −196°C

Beschreibung

Ursprung der Zelllinie

Human squamous carcinoma

Beschreibung der Zelllinie

Derived from an epidermal carcinoma of the vulva taken from an 85 yr old female. The cells carry large numbers of EGF binding sites and is an indicator cell for anti-TGF binding.

Anwendung

A431 Cell Line human has been used:

• to demonstrate that p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase enhances epidermal growth factor-induced apoptosis in A431 cells
• to study melanoma-specific CD44 (a tumor marker and transmembrane receptor) alternative splicing pattern in A431 cells
• to study the anti-cancer activity of antioxidant-rich Cameroonian medicinal plants

Cell cycle studies

Nährmedium

EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subkultur-Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

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