MCF7 Cell Line human

86012803, from human breast(adenocarcinoma)

• Synonym(s): IBMF-7 Cells, MCF7 Cells, Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 Cells, ssMCF-7 Cells
• eCl@ss: 32190102

Properties

• biological source: human breast (adenocarcinoma)
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: 2n = 46, hypertriploid to hypotetraploid
• morphology: Epithelial-like
• products: Not specified
• receptors: Reported to express the oestrogen and progesterone receptor
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): cancer
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

Cell Line Origin

Human Caucasian breast adenocarcinoma

Cell Line Description

Established from the pleural effusion from a 69 year female caucasian suffering from a breast adenocarcinoma. Cells exhibit some features of differentiated mammary epithelium including oestradiol synthesis and formation of domes. Cells may carry B or C type retrovirus and are considered to represent a category 2 pathogen (P2 containment). Cells express both the wild type and variant oestrogen receptors as well as progesterone receptor. The cells should be handled under laboratory containment level 2.

Application

Tumourigenicity and virus studies: Type B and C viruses

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data:
Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D13S317: 11
D16S539: 11,12
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 8,9
THO1: 6
TPOX: 9,12
vWA: 14,15

Culture Medium

EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids NEAA + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum FBS / FCS.

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 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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