PE/CA-PJ15

Study of squamous cell carcinoma

Human oral squamous cell carcinoma

The cell line PE/CA-PJ15 was established from tongue tissue of a 45 year old male patient with oral squamous cell carcinoma. The cells have been shown to have epithelial differentiated characteristics expressing laminin and cytokeratins. Involucrin has been detected in some cells and cell groups.

IDMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:8 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C. Note: cells may take up to 7 days to become confluent, a medium change during this period may be required.

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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.