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SK-GT-4 cell line human

Synonym(s):

SKGT4 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

human esophagus

form

liquid

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Modal number 59 chromosomal aberration at 11p13-15.

morphology

Epithelial growing in islands

products

Expression of actin imtermediate filaments and growth factors TGF?1, TGF?2, TGF?3, TGF? and platelet-derived growth factor A (PDGFA). P53 mutation c.298C>T

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Oesophagus adenocarcinoma, well-differentiated

Application

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Recommended culture medium: RPMI-1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

Culture Medium

RPMI-1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS)

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-3 x 10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C. Cell population doubling time 39 hours.

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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

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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E Rodriguez et al.
Cancer research, 50(19), 6410-6416 (1990-10-01)
In a cytogenetic analysis of 9 gastric and lower esophageal adenocarcinomas, we detected nonrandom rearrangements involving the region 11p13-15 in 8, thus identifying for the first time a specific chromosomal lesion in these tumors. In addition, rearrangements involving 3p21, translocations
N Altorki et al.
Cancer, 72(3), 649-657 (1993-08-01)
Gastric carcinoma is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, with an overall survival of about 10%. Improvement in therapy awaits better understanding of the biologic behavior of this tumor. Establishment of cell lines permits detailed analysis of the biology
G K Schwartz et al.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 85(5), 402-407 (1993-03-03)
Gastric adenocarcinoma is a common neoplasm worldwide. Patients with completely resected disease often have locoregional recurrence, and adjuvant chemotherapy has failed to reduce the common occurrence of metastases. Protein kinase C (PKC) is thought to be important in tumor cell
Jurjen J Boonstra et al.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 102(4), 271-274 (2010-01-16)
For decades, hundreds of different human tumor type-specific cell lines have been used in experimental cancer research as models for their respective tumors. The veracity of experimental results for a specific tumor type relies on the correct derivation of the

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