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MFE-296

MFE-296

Catalogue No.

98031101

Cell Line Name

MFE-296

Cell Line Description

MFE-296 was obtained from a moderately differentiated human endometrial adenocarcinoma. The cells were shown to express functionally intact androgen receptors. Proliferation was inhibted by progestin R5020 and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the latter one being antagonised by the antiandrogen Casodex. MFE-296 express vimentin and the cytokeratins 7, 8, 18 and 19. Karyotype analysis revealed near tetraploidy for most cells. Further more, the cells have been shown to be tumorigenic in nude mice.

Characteristics

Receptors

Androgen receptor

Tissue of Origin

Endometrium

DNA profile (STR Profile)

Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D5S818: 11,13
D7S820: 8,10
D13S317: 8,13
D16S539: 11,14
TH01: 6,9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 14,18

Karyotype

Near Tetraploid

Applications

Tumour biology studies, receptor analysis

Disease

Adenocarcinoma

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Epithelial

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 i.e. seeding 1-2 x 10,000 cells/cm² using 0.05% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

Culture Medium

MEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Dr R Hackenberg,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Am Gesundbrunnen, Heilbronn, Germany

Country of Origin

Germany

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

Int. J. Cancer 1994; 57:117

Available Formats

  • Frozen

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