VP303

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: human breast
• Relevant disease(s): cancer
• Growth mode: Adherent
• Karyotype: Mean no. 64, modal no. 67, range 57-72
• Morphology: Epithelial
• Manufacturer/tradename: ECACC

Properties

• biological source: human breast
• manufacturer/tradename: ECACC
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 05092806-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 05092806-1VL
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: Mean no. 64, modal no. 67, range 57-72
• 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

Biochem/physiol Actions

Derived from a breast cancer biopsy removed from a 69 year-old female. The histology of the breast cancer biopsy was defined as Ductal Grade II, 90% of tumour cells stained positive for oestrogen receptors and cells were negative for progesterone receptor staining. The VP303 cell line derived from the tumour did not stain positive for oestrogen receptors. The individual was recorded to be alive 5 years after surgery performed to remove the tumour. This cell line grows slowly and is relatively difficult to culture; please read the sub-culture routine information closely.

Human Breast Cancer

Preparation Note

MEBM (Clonetics, CC-3151) + MEGM SingleQuots (Clonetics, CC-4136) + 2mM Glutamine + 2% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS). Fresh EGF (final concentration of 10ng/ml) should be added to the medium at each subculture.

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 i.e. seeding at 2-5x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin; 5% CO₂; 37°C. The VP series of breast cancer cell lines are very slow growing and relatively difficult to grow. Fresh EGF (final concentration 10ng/ml) s

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.