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MDA-MB-231 Cell Line human

92020424, human breast, Epithelial

Synonym(s):

MD Anderson-Metastatic Breast-231 Cells, MDA-MB231 Cells, MDA231-BRE Cells, MDAMB231 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
eCl@ss:
32190102

product name

MDA-MB-231 Cell Line human, human breast adenocarcinoma, 92020424

biological source

human breast

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Modal no.′s 62 and 64, near triploid

morphology

Epithelial

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Human Caucasian breast adenocarcinoma

Cell Line Description

Isolated from pleural effusions of a breast cancer patient.

Application

MDA-MB-231 has been used to study:
  • the changes in the morphological pattern and gene expression of cells when grown in the presence of sera positive for anti-carbonic anhydrase I (CA I) autoantibodies
  • the effects of normothermic conditioned microwave irradiation on cultured cells using an irradiation system
  • the transendothelial migration rates of the cells under different shear stress levels

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 12,13
D13S317: 13
D16S539: 12
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 8,9
THO1: 7,9.3
TPOX: 8,9
vWA: 15,18

Culture Medium

L15+ 2mM Glutamine + 15% Foetal Bovine SerumFBS / FCS.

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6, i.e. seeding at 3-6x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.05% Trypsin or Trypsin/EDTA; 37°C. CO2 is not required.

Other Notes

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Disclaimer

This cell line has special release conditions: Commercial organisations are required to complete the ′Cell Line Release Authorisation for Research Use in Commercial Organisations′ release conditions form.

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