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MM138 Cell Line human

10092321, human skin, Epithelial

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

MM138 Cell Line human, 10092321

biological source

human skin

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Epithelial

products

Not specified

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

metastasis

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

Cell Line Origin

Human melanoma; from metastatic site - lymph node

Cell Line Description

Metastatic Melanoma (metastatic site: lymph node). Cell Bank Australia reference number: CBA1345.

Culture Medium

RPMI 1640 (with 2 mM L-Glutamine + 25 mM HEPES) + 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Optimal split ratio 1:4, MM138 has a relatively slow doubling time of around 60 hours. It does not become confluent and will detach after 6-7 days. If split too hard the doubling time is greatly increased. (Seeding density 0.8 x104 cells/cm2). Harvest the cells using 0.05% Trypsin/EDTA at 37 °C for 5 min.

Other Notes

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Cultures from HPA Culture Collections and supplied by Sigma are for research purposes only. Enquiries regarding the commercial use of a cell line are referred to the depositor of the cell line. Some cell lines have additional special release conditions such as the requirement for a material transfer agreement to be completed by the potential recipient prior to the supply of the cell line. Please view the Terms & Conditions of Supply for more information.

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