A375 Cell Line human

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• Synonym(s): A-375 Cells, A375-MEL Cells

Properties

• biological source: human skin
• description: Human malignant melanoma
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: Modal no. = 62 (hypotriploid) 9 marker chromosomes. Normal N2, N6 and N22 present.
• morphology: Epithelial
• products: Not specified
• 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

Human malignant melanoma

Cell Line Description

Derived from a 54 year old female with malignant melanoma. The cell line produces rapidly growing amelanotic melanomas in anti-thymocyte serum treated NIH Swiss mice.

Application

A375 cell line has been used to obtain paracrine factors for prolonged culture of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). It has also been used to study oncolytic activity of the peptide LTX-315.

Tumourigenicity studies

Culture Medium

DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:8 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

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