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GLUTag Mouse Colonic Endocrine Cell Line

Synonym(s):

GLUTag, GLUTag cells, Murine GLUTag cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
NACRES:
NA.81
Biological source:
mouse
Manufacturer/tradename:
Millipore
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biological source

mouse

packaging

vial of ≥1 x 10^6 vial (viable cells per vial)

manufacturer/tradename

Millipore

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

liquid nitrogen

storage temp.

−196°C

Quality Level

General description

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an important regulator of glucose dependent insulin secretion, is a peptide hormone produced by enteroendocrine cells.2 It also plays a role in food intake and gut motility. GLP-1 activity is preserved in individuals with type 2 diabetes, allowing it to be an effective target for drugs to treat diabetes and obesity.

The GLUTag cell line is an effective intestinal endocrine L-cell model derived from colonic tumors of transgenic mice. This cell line secretes a variety of pro-glucagon derived peptides (PGDPs) such as GLI, IRG, and GLP-1.1 GLUTag cells are among one of the most widely used cell models to understand GLP-1 secretion. GLUTag cells are capable of activating GLP-1 secretion in vivo and have a phenotype that closely mirrors non-immortalized intestinal L-cells with some slight genetic differences. The immunoreactive profile of GLUTag cells also suggests L-cell lineage by being positively immunoreactive to GLP-1 and cholecystokinin, but negative for a large variety of other hormones such as calcitonin, insulin, and gastrin.

Although the GLUTag cell line has murine origins, they have been shown to have a relevant response mechanism that essentially mirrors the GLP-1 secretion response in humans. This means that testing potential therapeutic agents using GLUTag cells has been shown to still have a strong relevance to a human model. The ease-of-use of GLUTag cells becomes quite invaluable when compared to the difficulties of using primary human L-cells.

Source
Derived from an endocrine carcinoma in a mouse expressing SV40 Large T antigen. Fragments of the tumors were subcutaneously propagated in nude mice and individual cells from one of the tumors was isolated and single-cell cloned.

References
1. Drucker DJ, Jin T, Sylvia L, Young TA, Brubaker PL. 1994. Activation of proglucagon gene transcription by protein kinase-A in a novel mouse enteroendocrine cell line. Molecular Endocrinology. 8(12):1646–1655.
2. Kuhre RE, Wewer Albrechtsen NJ, Deacon CF, Balk-Møller E, Rehfeld JF, Reimann F, Gribble FM, Holst JJ. 2016. Peptide production and secretion in GLUTag, NCI-H716, and STC-1 cells: a comparison to native L-cells. Journal of Molecular Endocrinology. 56(3):201–211.

Application

  • Each vial contains > 1X106 viable cells.
  • Cells are tested negative for infectious diseases by a Mouse Essential CLEAR Panel by Charles River Animal Diagnostic Services.
  • Cells are verified to be of mouse origin and negative for interspecies contamination from human, rat, Chinese hamster, Golden Syrian hamster, and nonhuman primate (NHP) as assessed by a Contamination Clear panel by Charles River Animal Diagnostic Services
  • Cells are negative for mycoplasma contamination.

Features and Benefits

GLUTag cells are murine intestinal endocrine L-cells derived from colonic tumors. They secrete a variety of pro-glucagon derived peptides (PGDPs) such as GLI, IRG, and GLP-1. GLUTag cells are among one of the most widely used cell models to understand GLP-1 secretion.

Preparation Note

GLUTag cells should be stored in liquid nitrogen. The cells can be cultured for at least 10 passages without significantly affecting cell marker expression and function.

Other Notes

Subject to local law, this product is intended to be sold for internal in vitro research use only subject to terms and conditions found here: www.sigmaaldrich.com/restrictedcelluse. This product may not be: re-engineered or copied; used to make derivatives, modifications or functional equivalents; used to obtain patents or other IP claiming use of the product; used to develop, test, or manufacturer a commercial product; used as a component in a commercial product; resold or licensed; used in any clinical applications or trials; or used in humans. A license or limited commercial use agreement is required for use by any for-profit entity, use in services, and use in sponsored academic research. For information regarding any such use, please contact licensing@milliporesigma.com.

Disclaimer

Subject to local law, this product is intended to be sold for internal in vitro research use only subject to terms and conditions found here: www.sigmaaldrich.com/pdouse. This product may not be: re-engineered or copied; used to make derivatives or modifications; used to develop, test, or manufacturer a commercial product; used as a component in a commercial product; resold or licensed; used in any clinical applications or trials; or used in humans. A license or limited commercial use agreement is required for use by any for-profit entity, use in services, and use in sponsored academic research. For information regarding any such use, please contact organoids@milliporesigma.com

Storage Class

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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