A549 Cell Line human

from human lung(carcinoma), 86012804

• Synonym(s): A-549 Cells, A549 Cells, NCI-A549 Cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• biological source: human lung (carcinoma)
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: Hypotriploid
• morphology: Epithelial
• products: Lecithin, High amounts of de-saturated fatty acids.
• receptors: Not specified
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): cancer
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

Cell Line Origin

Human Caucasian lung carcinoma

Cell Line Description

Derived from a 58 year old Caucasian male. The cells can synthesise lecithin utilising the cytidine diphosphocholine pathway. Occasional cells may also contain inclusion bodies although they are not known to carry any human pathogen.

Application

Enzymatic studies

Human A549 cell line has been used:

• to study the ability of 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)thieno-1,3-thiazin-4-one (BChTT) to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and identify mechanisms involved in its actions
• to study the effects of insulin and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) on proliferation and apoptosis in A549 cells
• to culture A549 cells in different media over a long term and identify conditions for promoting alveolar type II differentiation characteristics in A549 cells

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X,Y
CSF1PO: 10,12
D13S317: 11
D16S539: 11,12
D5S818: 11
D7S820: 8,11
THO1: 8,9.3
TPOX: 8,11
vWA: 14

Culture Medium

Ham′s F12K + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum FBS / FCS.

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 or tTrypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

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