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AGS Cell Line human

89090402, human stomach, Not specified

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

AGS Cell Line human, 89090402

biological source

human stomach

description

Human Caucasian gastric adenocarcinoma

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Hyperdiploid

morphology

Not specified

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Human Caucasian gastric adenocarcinoma

Cell Line Description

Derived from an adenocarcinoma of the stomach of a 54 year-old Caucasian female with no prior anti-cancer treatment. AGS cells are persistently infected with parainfluenza virus type 5 (PIV5).

Application

AGS human cell line has been used:
  • to study the role of obestatin/G protein-coupled receptor 39 (GPR39) in gastric cancer progression
  • to determine expression levels of colon cancer associated transcript -1 (CCAT1)
  • to study the adhesion of Lactobacillus sps. to the gastric mucosa
Anti-tumour testing

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11,12
D13S317: 12
D16S539: 11,13
D5S818: 9,12
D7S820: 10,11
THO1: 6,7
TPOX: 11,12
vWA: 16,17

Culture Medium

Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-5x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin; 0.05% EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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