biological source
human skin
packaging
tube of 5 μg 90102537-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 90102537-1VL
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
2n = 46
morphology
Fibroblast
products
Not specified
receptors
Not specified
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
Application
Enzyme deficiency
Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived from skin tissue taken from an 8 year old male with asymptomatic galactosemia, despite lacking red cell galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase. Sibling of CHP 3 (M.W.) (Sigma catalogue no. 90102536) with the same enzyme deficiency that was symptomatic. Cultures will retain characteristics for at least 30 passages. Ethnicity: Black.
Human skin asymptomatic Galactosemia
Preparation Note
DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 2% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 2% Vitamins + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:3 i.e. seeding at 3-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin; 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.