BE(2)-M17

Study of neuroblastoma

Human Caucasian neuroblastoma

The cell line BE(2)-M17 was isolated from SK-N-BE(2) (Sigma Catalogue number. 95011815) by limiting dilution. The cells show a population doubling time of 20-24 hours, grow in multi-layers but start to aggregate and float as the culture ages. The neuroblastic cells express properties of neuroadrenergic neurones and multiple, moderately long cell processes. BE(2)-M17 showed tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine-β-hydroxylase activity and specific uptake of norepinephrine (noradrenalin). Expression of intermediate filaments was detected as well as neuron-specific enolase and moderate expression of vimentin. BE(2)-M17 are tumorigenic in nude mice.

EMEM (EBSS):Ham′s F12 (1:1) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) (Heat Inactivated).

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:8 to 1:20 i.e. seeding at 4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.1% trypsin or PBS only; 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.