08061901

U-373 MG (Uppsala) cell line

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.

• Synonym(s): U-373MG Cells, U373-MG Cells, U373MG Cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• Biological source: human brain
• Relevant disease(s): cancer
• Growth mode: Adherent
• Morphology: Pleomorphic/astrocytoid
• Receptors: PDGFR alpha and EGFR. See Nistér M. et al., (1988) & (1991)
• Technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable

Properties

• biological source: human brain
• Quality Level: 100
• form: liquid
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 08061901-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 08061901-1VL
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: 2n = 46
• morphology: Pleomorphic/astrocytoid
• receptors: PDGFR alpha and EGFR. See Nistér M. et al., (1988) & (1991)
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): cancer

Description

Application

Culture Medium: EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 1mM Sodium Pyruvate + 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Biochem/physiol Actions

A human glioblastoma astrocytoma derived from a malignant tumour by explant technique. This catalogue entry represents a new deposit of U-373 MG obtained from the originator′s laboratory in Uppsala; it has been designated U-373 MG (Uppsala) to distinguish it from U-373 MG (Sigma Catalogue number 89081403) which is now known to be identical, by Short Tandem Repeat (STR)-PCR profiling, to another glioblastoma cell line, U-251 MG (please read below for more information about this discovery). U-373 MG (Uppsala) has been mycoplasma eradicated at ECACC and the stocks available for supply have undergone a further 10 passages without detection of mycoplasma.
Background to the identity query for the cell line U-373 MG: The American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) reported that their stock of U-373 MG had been shown to have differing genetic properties to stock from the originator′s laboratory, and to share similarities with another glioblastoma cell line, U-251. In light of this, ECACC undertook an investigation into the authenticity of its own stock of the U-373 MG cell line. ECACC found similar results to the ATCC i.e. the stock held as U-373 MG was found to be identical by STR-PCR profiling to U-251. The U-373 MG cell line listed under catalogue number 89081403 has been re-named as ′U-251 (formerly known as U-373 MG)′.

Human glioblastoma astrocytoma

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11,12
D13S317: 8
D16S539: 12,13
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 8.2,12
THO1: 7,9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 17,18

U-373 MG (Uppsala) is a human glioblastoma astrocytoma derived from a malignant tumour by explant technique.

Packaging

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.

Preparation Note

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

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.

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 [email protected].

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable