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SAOS-2 Cell Line human

89050205, human bone, Epithelial-like

Synonym(s):

SAOS2 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

SAOS-2 Cell Line human, primary osteogenic sarcoma, 89050205

biological source

human bone

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 46, (P1) Hyperploid to hypopentaploid

morphology

Epithelial-like

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 primary osteogenic sarcoma

Cell Line Description

Reported to have been derived from an 11 year old female Caucasian. The patient was treated with RTG, methotrexate, adriamycin, vincristine, cytoxan, and aramycin-C. HLA cell line phenotype: A2,3;Bw16,w47.

Application

SAOS-2 cell line has been used to study the importance of cyclin D1 for the activity of lithocholic acid hydroxyamide (LCAHA). It has also been used to study the effect of chromium-enriched diamond-like carbon (DLC) layers on cell adhesion and proliferation.

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D13S317: 12,13
D16S539: 12,13
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 8,10
THO1: 6,9
TPOX: 8
vWA: 18

Culture Medium

McCoy′s 5a + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

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 trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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