RCE

NOTE: Both the cell line and DNA from the cell line may be available for this product. Please choose -1VL or VIAL for cells, or -DNA-5UG for DNA.

• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• Biological source: rabbit eye
• Growth mode: Adherent
• Karyotype: Not specified
• Morphology: Epithelial-like
• Manufacturer/tradename: ECACC

Properties

• biological source: rabbit eye
• manufacturer/tradename: ECACC
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 95081046-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 95081046-1VL
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: Not specified
• morphology: Epithelial-like
• products: Not specified
• receptors: Not specified
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

Application

Corneal epithelial research

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rabbit corneal epithelial cells, SV40 transformed

The RCE cell line, also known as K′RCE, was established after infection of primary cultured rabbit (New Zealand albino) corneal epithelial cells with a recombinant SV40 vector. The cells exhibit a cobblestone-like appearance and stratification, including desmosome formation and microvilli development. Expression of keratin AE1 was always detectable whereas AE5 was expressed only at confluency.

Preparation Note

DMEM:Ham′s F12 (1:1) + 2mM Glutamine + 5μg/ml Insulin + 10ng/ml EGF + 0.1μg/ml Cholera toxin + 0.5% Dimethyl Sulphoxide (DMSO) + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) (Heat Inactivated).

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

Other Notes

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This cell line is part of the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC), an international repository managed by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA). No licensing agreement is required when either this cell line or the DNA extracted from it are used for internal research purposes only. Any other use of these products is prohibited without the express written permission of UKHSA. Inquiries regarding authorized use of this cell line or its genomic DNA may be directed to culturecollections@ukhsa.gov.uk.