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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
Biological source:
hamster skin
Relevant disease(s):
cancer
Growth mode:
Adherent
Karyotype:
2n = 44
Morphology:
Epithelial
biological source
hamster skin
packaging
tube of 5 μg 93120834-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 93120834-1VL
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
2n = 44
morphology
Epithelial
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
Tumourigenicity studies
Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived from a spontaneous malignant melanoma in an aged golden Syrian hamster. The cells have the ability to produce melanin in vitro. The TD50 for new-born hamsters is 68 cells.
Hamster Syrian melanotic melanoma
Preparation Note
McCoy′s 5a + 2mM Glutamine + 10-20% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 i.e. seeding at 1.5x1,000,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.
Other Notes
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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.
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