PLC/PRF/5

Alexander cell line which produces Hepatitis B antigen. The virus genome may be inducible in selective media. The cells should be handled under laboratory containment level 2. Expresses c-abl, c-fes, c-fms, c-myc, c-ha-ras and c-sis oncogenes. However there is currently no evidence that this cell line produces infectious Hepatitis B virus.

STR-PCR Data:

Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D13S317: 11,12
D16S539: 13
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 9,11
THO1: 7,8
TPOX: 8
vWA: 15,16

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS).

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6; i.e., seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

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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.