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Vero/hSLAM

Vero/hSLAM

Catalogue No.

04091501

Cell Line Name

Vero/hSLAM

Cell Line Description

Vero/hSLAM was derived by transfection of Vero cells with a vector plasmid (pCXN2) containing the neomycin resistance gene and an expression plasmid (pCAG-hSLAM) encoding the human signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) , also known as CDw150, which is a receptor for measles virus. Clones of transfected cells were selected in the presence of geneticin (also known as G418). Vero/hSLAM cells can be used to isolate measles virus from human clinical samples and are a substitute for the B95a cell line for this purpose. Mumps susceptibility has also been demonstrated at the depositor's laboratory.

General Info

Species

African green monkey

Release Conditions

Restricted - CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) licence required for all orders outside the United Kingdom

Characteristics

Receptors

SLAM; also known as CDw150, a receptor for measles virus

Tissue of Origin

Kidney

Karyotype

Not specified

Applications

Isolation of measles virus and mumps virus

Disease

None Stated

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Fibroblastic

Subculture Routine

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

Culture Medium

MEM with Earle's salts + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) + 0.4mg/ml Geneticin. It is essential that geneticin is added to the culture medium as it is required to maintain the expression of the SLAM gene.

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Dr BJ Cohen, Virus Reference Department, Centre for Infections, Health Protection Agency, Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5HT, UK

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

GMO Status

Genetically Modified Organism Class 1 (GMO1)

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

Ono et al., 2001. Measles Viruses on Throat Swabs from Measles Patients Use Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule (CDw150) but Not CD46 as a Cellular Receptor. Journal of Virology, 75;4399-4401

Bibliography

Ono et al., 2001. V Domain of Human SLAM (CDw150) Is Essential for Its Function as a Measles Virus Receptor. Journal of Virology, 70;1594-1600

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: Vero/hSLAM (ECACC 04091501).

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