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A431

A431

Catalogue No.

85090402

Cell Line Name

A431

Cell Line Description

Derived from an epidermal carcinoma of the vulva taken from an 85 yr old female. The cells carry large numbers of EGF binding sites and is an indicator cell for anti-TGF binding.

Characteristics

Receptors

Epidermal growth factor (EGF)

Tissue of Origin

Skin

Karyotype

Hypertriploid

Applications

Cell cycle studies

Disease

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Epithelial

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.05% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

Culture Medium

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

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Mrs M Freshney, The Beatson Institute, Glasgow

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

J Nat Cancer Inst 1973;51:1417

Available Formats

  • Frozen
  • DNA-5µg (100ng/µl)

If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: A431 (ECACC 85090402).

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