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BC3H1

86093001

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

biological source

mouse brain

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Fibroblast

products

Acetylcholine

receptors

Not specified

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

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Cell Line Origin

Mouse brain tumour

Cell Line Description

Established in 1974 from a mouse brain neoplasm tumour induced by nitrosoethylurea, possess many properties characteristic of smooth muscle. Since then it has been suggested that BC3H1 is a skeletal line of ectodermal origin that is defective for commitment to terminal differentiation. The two distinct morphologies typical of this cell line are large spheroid cells and smooth-muscle-like cells. The fusiform is the more common.

Application

Acetylcholine receptor studies.

Culture Medium

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 20% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Spilt confluent cultures 1:3 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-5x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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