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BE(2)-M17

BE(2)-M17

Catalogue No.

95011816

Cell Line Name

BE(2)-M17

Cell Line Description

The cell line BE(2)-M17 was isolated from SK-N-BE(2) (ECACC catalogue no. 95011815) by limiting dilution. The cells show a population doubling time of 20-24 hours, grow in multi-layers but start to aggregate and float as the culture ages. The neuroblastic cells express properties of neuroadrenergic neurones and multiple, moderately long cell processes. BE(2)-M17 showed tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine-ß-hydroxylase activity and specific uptake of norepinephrine (noradrenalin). Expression of intermediate filaments was detected as well as neuron-specific enolase and moderate expression of vimentin. BE(2)-M17 are tumorigenic in nude mice.

Characteristics

Tissue of Origin

Neural

Morphology

Fusiform

DNA profile (STR Profile)

Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 9,10
D13S317: 11
D16S539: 11
TH01: 6
TPOX: 8,11
vWA: 18

Karyotype

Not specified

Applications

Study of neuroblastoma

Disease

Neuroblastoma

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Fibroblast-like

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:8 to 1:20 i.e. seeding at 1 - 4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.1% trypsin; 5% CO₂; 37°C. Seed at 3-4 x 10,000 cells /cm² on resuscitation from frozen.

Culture Medium

EMEM (EBSS):Ham's F12 (1:1) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) (Heat Inactivated).

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Dr R A Ross and Dr BA Spengler, Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University, New York

Country of Origin

United States

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

Cancer Res 1989;49:219; Cancer Res 1993;53:4978

Available Formats

  • Frozen

If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: BE(2)-M17 (ECACC 95011816).

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