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HeLa229 cell line

from human cervix

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

human cervix

form

liquid

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 46

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 cervix carcinoma

Cell Line Description

Derived from the parent HeLa line but differs chiefly in its relative insusceptibility to polioviruses. The presence of human papilloma virus 18 (HPV-18) sequences in HeLa cells has been reported.

Application

Tumourigenicity and virus studies, poliovirus 1 and AD3

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 9,10
D13S317: 14
D16S539: 9,10
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 8,12
THO1: 7
TPOX: 8,12
vWA: 16,18

Culture Medium

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

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

Other Notes

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Cultures from HPA Culture Collections and supplied by Sigma are for research purposes only. Enquiries regarding the commercial use of a cell line are referred to the depositor of the cell line. Some cell lines have additional special release conditions such as the requirement for a material transfer agreement to be completed by the potential recipient prior to the supply of the cell line. Please view the Terms & Conditions of Supply for more information.

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Luis Crovetto et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. A, 119(44), 10854-10862 (2015-10-16)
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C Yee et al.
The American journal of pathology, 119(3), 361-366 (1985-06-01)
A series of human carcinoma cell lines was examined for human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA sequences with the use of HPV-6, HPV-11, HPV-16, and HPV-18 DNA probes. Six of eight cell lines derived from human cervical carcinomas were shown to contain

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