CALU 1

93120818, human lung, Epithelial

• Synonym(s): Calu1 Cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• product name: CALU 1, 93120818
• biological source: human lung
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: Hypotriploid, modal no. 62. No Y chromosome.
• 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

Description

Cell Line Origin

Human Caucasian lung epidermoid carcinoma

Cell Line Description

Derived from a 47 year old Caucasian male with an epidermoid carcinoma of the lung (grade III). The line will form epidermoid carcinomas in nude mice. Tumours also develop in steroid treated hamsters. Ultrastructure consists of numerous microvilli, prominent rough endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes, lipid inclusions and no virus particles. The HLA profile is: A-10,11 B15, w35. The Y chromosome could not be detected in this cell line by short tandem repeat (STR)-PCR analysis when tested at ECACC. It is a known phenomenon that due to the increased genetic instability of cancer cell lines the Y chromosome can be rearranged or lost resulting in lack of detection. The cell line is identical to the source provided by the depositor based on the STR-PCR analysis.

Application

Tumourigenicity studies

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D13S317: 11,12
D16S539: 11
D5S818: 10,12
D7S820: 9,10
THO1: 9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 15,16

Culture Medium

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

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:4 i.e. seeding at 3-5x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

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