biological source
hamster ovary
packaging
tube of 5 μg 96012301-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 96012301-1VL
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
Not specified
morphology
Not specified
products
Ku80
receptors
Not specified
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
Application
Study of DNA repair mechanisms
Biochem/physiol Actions
Hamster Chinese ovary, transformed with hamster Ku80 cDNA
The cell line Xrs6-hamKu80 was derived from a radiosensitive CHO-K1 mutant transfected with hamster Ku80 cDNA. Ku80, a subunit of the Ku protein and component of the DNA-dependent protein kinase, is a gene product defective in radiosensitive CHO cells, so called xrs mutants. XRC5, the gene encoding Ku80, belongs to the ionisation radiation group affected in DNA repair defects. Mutants transfected with hamster Ku80 obtained full restoration of gamma-ray resistance, DNA end-binding activity to parent levels and expression of Ku80 and Ku70 proteins.
Preparation Note
Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 300μg/ml G418 + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or 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.