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HCA-7 Colony 29

2091238, human colon, Epithelial

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

HCA-7 Colony 29, 02091238

biological source

human colon

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Near Diploid

morphology

Epithelial

products

Expresses Cox-2

receptors

EGF. Parent HCA-7 cell line: wildtype APC. Known mutations:Parent HCA-7 cell line: RER phenotype, p53

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Human Colon Carcinoma (subpopulation isolated from the HCA-7 cell line)

Cell Line Description

The human colon cancer cell line, HCA-7 Colony 29 expresses Cox-2. An interesting feature of this cell line is that it forms polarised epithelial sheets which allows examination of the trafficking and release of biomolecules in vitro. Cyclooxygenases (COXs) are key enzymes in the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins and other eicosanoids. It has been found that colonic polyps and cancers overexpress Cox-2 and that the inhibition of this enzyme by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs decreases the risk of colonic neoplasia. This cell line is useful for studying the role of Cox-2 in cancer cell biology and the investigation of colorectal epithelial cell polarity. Imperial College Innovations has stated that this cell line is not to be supplied to commercial organisations.

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11,14
D13S317: 9
D16S539: 10,11
D5S818: 8,12
D7S820: 11,12
THO1: 6,7
TPOX: 8,10
vWA: 14,16

Culture Medium

DMEM + 10% FBS + 2mM L-Glutamine + 110mg/L Sodium Pyruvate (NaP).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:5 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-2x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.05% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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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