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OV56

96020759, human ovary, Epithelial

Synonym(s):

OV-56 Cells

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

OV56, 96020759

biological source

human ovary

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

morphology

Epithelial

products

VEGF

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 ovarian serous carcinoma (ascites) stage IV, poorly differentiated

Cell Line Description

The OV56 cell line was established from ascitic fluid derived from a 46-year-old female patient diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The tumour was characterised as stage IV, poorly differentiated. Immunocytochemical staining of the cells was reported to show strong staining for cytokeratin (CK), weak staining for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and strong staining for human milk fat globulin (HMFG-2). Production of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has been detected by ELISA. The patient had received sequential treatment with cisplatin and cyclophosphamide, cisplatin and etoposide and subsequently tamoxifen.

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11
D13S317: 8,9
D16S539: 10,13
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 10
THO1: 6,9
TPOX: 9,11
vWA: 15,19

Culture Medium

DMEM:HAMS F12 (1:1) + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) + 0.5 ug/ml hydrocortisone + 10ug/ml insulin

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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