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PE/CA-PJ15

96121230, human tongue, squamous cell carcinoma. Epithelial-like morphology.

Synonym(s):

Human PE/CA-PJ15, PE/CA-PJ15 Cell Line

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106514

product name

PE/CA-PJ15, 96121230

biological source

human mouth (epithelial cells)

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

Not specified

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 oral squamous cell carcinoma

Cell Line Description

The cell line PE/CA-PJ15 was established from tongue tissue of a 45 year old male patient with oral squamous cell carcinoma. The cells have been shown to have epithelial differentiated characteristics expressing laminin and cytokeratins. Involucrin has been detected in some cells and cell groups.

Application

Study of squamous cell carcinoma

Culture Medium

IDMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:8 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C. Note: cells may take up to 7 days to become confluent, a medium change during this period may be required.

Other Notes

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