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UM-SCC-17B Squamous Carcinoma Cell Line

Human

Synonym(s):

UMSCC17B

HNSCC

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell line

H&N squamous cell carcinoma cell line

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106514
eCl@ss:
32011203
NACRES:
NA.75

product name

UM-SCC-17B Squamous Carcinoma Cell Line, UM-SCC-17B is a unique head and neck squamous carcinoma cell line derived from the metastatic neck tumor of a 48-year old female patient and is a suitable in vitro model of H&N carcinoma studies.

biological source

human

Quality Level

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

dry ice

General description

All UM-SCC cell lines were derived in the lab of Dr. Thomas Carey at the University of Michigan and are exclusively distributed by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Access to UM-SCC cells is limited solely to those officers, employees and students of PURCHASER’s institution who need access to perform research. PURCHASER may not distribute UM-SCC cells or derivatives to third parties. PURCHASER shall comply with all applicable laws in its use and handling of the Product and shall keep it under reasonable safe and secure conditions to prevent unauthorized use or access.

THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES FOR USE UNDER THIS LIMITED USE LABEL LICENSE. FOR INFORMATION ON COMMERCIAL LICENSING OF UM-SCC CELLS, INCLUDING LICENSING TO COMMERCIAL ENTITIES, PLEASE CONTACT: licensing@emdmillipore.com
UM-SCC-17B is a unique head and neck squamous carcinoma cell line derived from the metastatic neck tumor of a 48-year old female patient . UM-SCC-17B is negative for HPV-16, HPV-18, Hepatitis A, B, C, HIV-1 & 2 viruses and grows as tightly packed colonies or islands.

UM-SCC-17B was established at the University of Michigan with written informed consent obtained from the patient and with the approval of the study by the Medical School Institutional Review Board.

Cell Line Description

Endothelial Cells

Application

This product is available for sale to academic institutions or not-for-profit entities for research use. For information on commercial licensing please contact licensing@emdmillipore.com.

Quality

• Each vial contains ≥ 1X106 viable cells.
• Cells are tested by PCR and are negative for HPV-16, HPV-18, Hepatitis A, B, C and HIV-1 & 2 viruses.
• Cells are negative for mycoplasma contamination.
• Each lot of cells are genotyped by STR analysis to verify the unique identity of the cell line.

Storage and Stability

UM-SCC-17B cells should be stored in liquid nitrogen. The cells can be cultured for at least 10 passages after initial thawing without significantly affecting the cell marker expression and functionality.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

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.
Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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T E Carey et al.
Cancer research, 49(21), 6098-6107 (1989-11-01)
The squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) cell lines UM-SCC-17A and -17B were derived, respectively, from the primary laryngeal cancer and a metastatic neck tumor of a patient who failed to respond to radiation therapy but achieved long-term remission after surgery. The
J Chad Brenner et al.
Head & neck, 32(4), 417-426 (2009-09-18)
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