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THP 1 Cell Line human

NOTE: Both the cell line and DNA from the cell line may be available for this product. Please choose -1VL or VIAL for cells, or -DNA-5UG for DNA, 88081201, human blood, Monocyte

Synonym(s):

O-THP-1 Cells, THP-1 Macrophages, THP-1 Monocytes, THP1 Cells, THPI Cells, Tohoku Hospital Pediatrics-1 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

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biological source

human blood

description

In Australia, this cell line is only supplied as live culture in flask due to the challenging recovery. Please store at 37°C upon receipt.
Shipping condition: Ambient (Australia)

packaging

tube of 5 μg 88081201-DNA-5UG
pkg of vial of cells 88081201-1VL

growth mode

Suspension

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Monocyte

products

Not specified

receptors

Fc, C3b

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Application

THP 1 cell line human has been used to study:
  • bactericidal activity of moxifloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus
  • the effect of lipopolysaccharide-mediated inflammatory response in murine versus human cell lines
  • the effects of purine nucleosides on the in vitro growth of Cryptosporidium parvum
  • the change in gene expression after infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • the induction of cytokines in the cell line in presence of antigens obtained from Clostridium difficile

Biochem/physiol Actions

Derived from the peripheral blood of a 1 year old male with acute monocytic leukaemia. THP-1 cells have Fc and C3b receptors and lack surface and cytoplasmic immunoglobulins. These cells also stain positive for α-napthhyl butyrate esterase, produce lysozymes and are phagocytic (both latex beads and sensitised erythrocytes). THP-1 cells can also restore the response of purified T lymphocytes to Concanavlin A, show increased CO2 production on phagocytosis and can be differentiated into macrophage-like cells using for example DMSO.
Human monocytic leukaemia
STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X,Y
CSF1PO: 11,13
D13S317: 13
D16S539: 11,12
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 10
THO1: 8,9.3
TPOX: 8,11
vWA: 16

Preparation Note

RPMI 1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS / FCS).
If starting from a frozen ampoule the cryoprotectant should be removed. Add thawed cells to a conical based centrifuge tube, e.g. 15ml tube, slowly add 4 ml of culture medium to the tube. Take a sample of the cell suspension, e.g. 100μl, to count cells. Centrifuge the cell suspension at low speed i.e. 100 - 150 x g for a maximum of 5 minutes. Remove medium and resuspend the cell pellet at a density of 3 - 5 x 100,000 cells/ml in fresh medium containing 20% serum. Incubate flask at 37°C; 5 - 7% CO2. Check daily. Keep flask in a vertical position until the cells reach the exponential phase of growth. This can take up to 7 days. Once the culture is established the serum concentration can be reduced to 10%. To keep the cells in exponential growth, maintain cultures between 3-8x100,000 cells/ml. Requires 5% DMSO and 95% fetal bovine serum (FBS) as cryoprotectant. Growing orders are recommended due to difficulties that can be experienced during the initial start-up of this cell line. Replacements will be charged at full cost where claims cannot be substantiated.

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  4. How do I handle Cell Line frozen cells upon arrival?

    Upon receipt, frozen ampules should be transferred directly to vapor phase liquid nitrogen without delay (-135°C) or liquid phase liquid nitrogen if vapor phase is not available. DO NOT use a -80°C freezer as an alternative; this will result in loss of viability.

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    If ampules are immersed into liquid phase of liquid nitrogen, it increases the risk of the liquid seeping into the vial. This could lead to problems of cross-contamination and increased risk of the ampule exploding when thawed.

  6. How do I resuscitate/thaw frozen Cell Line cells?

    A protocol for thawing cells can be found in the ECACC handbook.

  7. What medium should I use when I thaw the Cell Line cells?

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  9. How many Cell Line cells are in the vial?

    Each vial of cells contains 2-3 x 106 cells in 1 ml of freezing media. This is in a 1.8 mL ampule.  For exceptionally large cells, counts may decrease. Suspension cells, generally smaller cells, may contain as many as 4-5 x 106 cells/vial to assure optimal viability upon thaw.

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