U-87 MG Cell Line human

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, 89081402, human brain (glioblastoma astrocytoma), Epithelial-like

• Synonym(s): U-87MG Cells, U87 Cells, U87MG Cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514
• Biological source: human brain (glioblastoma astrocytoma)
• Relevant disease(s): cancer
• Growth mode: Adherent
• Karyotype: 2n = 46
• Morphology: Epithelial-like

Properties

• biological source: human brain (glioblastoma astrocytoma)
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 89081402-DNA-5UG, pkg of vial of cells 89081402-1VL
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: 2n = 46
• 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

Description

Application

Neural studies

U-87 MG cell line has been used to study the effects of the lysosomal destabilizing drug Siramesine on glioblastoma.[1] It has also been used to study calcium-independent disruption of microtubule dynamics by nanosecond pulsed electric fields.[2]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Derived from a malignant glioma from a female patient by explant technique. It is reported to produce a malignant tumour consistent with glioblastoma in nude mice.

Human glioblastoma astrocytoma

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10,11
D13S317: 8,11
D16S539: 12
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 8,9
THO1: 9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 15,17

Preparation Note

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

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 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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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 [email protected].