Mero-41

9100103, human lung, Epithelial

• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• Product Name: Mero-41, NOTE: Both the cell line and DNA from the cell line may be available for this product. Please choose -1VL or VIAL for cells, or -DNA-5UG for DNA, 9100103, human lung, Epithelial, 09100103
• biological source: human lung
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 09100103-DNA-5UG; pkg of vial of cells 09100103-1VL
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: Number of chromosomes 68-75
• morphology: Epithelial
• products: Cytokeratins 7, 8, 18 and 19. Epithelial membrane antigen (EMA)
• 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

A human mesothelioma cell line derived from a malignant mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure

Cell Line Description

Mero-41 was derived from the pleural effusion from a male patient aged >60 with a history of asbestos exposure

Application

Investigation of the properties of malignant mesothelioma cells and the development of new diagnostic methods

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X,Y
CSF1PO: 10,11
D13S317: 13
D16S539: 12
D5S818: 13
D7S820: 9
THO1: 6,8
TPOX: 8
vWA: 17

Culture Medium

Hams F10 + 15% FCS + 2mM Glutamine

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C

Other Notes

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