C8166

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, 88051601, human blood, Lymphoblast

• Synonym(s): C8166-CD4 Cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• biological source: human blood
• packaging: tube of 5 μg 88051601-DNA-5UG; pkg of vial of cells 88051601-1VL
• growth mode: Aggregates in suspension
• karyotype: Not specified
• morphology: Lymphoblast
• products: Human T Lymphotrohpic Virus 1 (HTLV-1) tat gene
• receptors: Not specified
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• relevant disease(s): cancer
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −196°C

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Clone of C63/CRII-4 derived by fusion of primary umbilical cord blood cells with HTLV-1 producing line from adult T cell leukaemia lymphoma patient. Contain defective HTLV-1 genome. In presence of HIV cells fuse to form syncytia. The cells should be handled under laboratory containment level 2.

Human T cell leukaemia

Preparation Note

Maintain cultures between 3-9x100,000 cells/ml; 5% CO₂; 37°C. Cells grow in aggregates.

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

Other Notes

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