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AGS 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, 89090402, human stomach, Not specified

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
Biological source:
human stomach
Relevant disease(s):
cancer
Growth mode:
Adherent
Karyotype:
Hyperdiploid
Morphology:
Not specified
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biological source

human stomach

description

Human Caucasian gastric adenocarcinoma

packaging

tube of 5 μg 89090402-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 89090402-1VL

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Hyperdiploid

morphology

Not specified

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Application

AGS human cell line has been used:
  • to study the role of obestatin/G protein-coupled receptor 39 (GPR39) in gastric cancer progression
  • to determine expression levels of colon cancer associated transcript -1 (CCAT1)
  • to study the adhesion of Lactobacillus sps. to the gastric mucosa
Anti-tumour testing

Biochem/physiol Actions

Derived from an adenocarcinoma of the stomach of a 54 year-old Caucasian female with no prior anti-cancer treatment. AGS cells are persistently infected with parainfluenza virus type 5 (PIV5).
Human Caucasian gastric adenocarcinoma
STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11,12
D13S317: 12
D16S539: 11,13
D5S818: 9,12
D7S820: 10,11
THO1: 6,7
TPOX: 11,12
vWA: 16,17

Preparation Note

Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-5x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin; 0.05% EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

Other Notes

Additional freight & handling charges may be applicable for Asia-Pacific shipments. Please check with your local Customer Service representative for more information.
This cell line is part of the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC), an international repository managed by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA). No licensing agreement is required when either this cell line or the DNA extracted from it are used for internal research purposes only. Any other use of these products is prohibited without the express written permission of UKHSA. Inquiries regarding authorized use of this cell line or its genomic DNA may be directed to culturecollections@ukhsa.gov.uk.

Regulatory Information

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