WEHI 3B

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, 86013003, mouse blood, Not specified

• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• Biological source: mouse blood
• Relevant disease(s): cancer
• Growth mode: Suspension
• Karyotype: Not specified
• Morphology: Not specified
• Manufacturer/tradename: ECACC

Properties

• biological source: mouse blood
• manufacturer/tradename: ECACC
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 86013003-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 86013003-1VL
• growth mode: Suspension
• karyotype: Not specified
• morphology: Not specified
• products: Interleukin 3 (IL-3)
• receptors: Not specified
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): cancer
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

Application

Tumourigenicity studies

Biochem/physiol Actions

Derived from a BALB/c mouse which has undergone mineral oil injections intended to induce plasma cell tumour development. The original tumour WEHI-3b showed many characteristics of human myelomonocytic leukaemia. The cells produce high levels of IL-3.

Mouse BALB/c myelomonocyte

Preparation Note

Maintain cultures between 1-5x100,000 cells/ml; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

RPMI 1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Other Notes

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This cell line is part of the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC), an international repository managed by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA). No licensing agreement is required when either this cell line or the DNA extracted from it are used for internal research purposes only. Any other use of these products is prohibited without the express written permission of UKHSA. Inquiries regarding authorized use of this cell line or its genomic DNA may be directed to culturecollections@ukhsa.gov.uk.