HT29 Cell Line human

91072201, human colon, Epithelial

• Synonym(s): HT29 Cells
• UNSPSC Code: 41106514

Properties

• product name: HT29 Cell Line human, 91072201, Caucasian colon adenocarcinoma grade II
• biological source: human colon
• growth mode: Adherent
• karyotype: 2n = 46, hypertriploid
• morphology: Epithelial
• products: Secretory component of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
• 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 Caucasian colon adenocarcinoma

Cell Line Description

Isolated from a primary tumour in a 44 year old Caucasian female. Forms a well-differentiated adenocarcinoma consistent with colony primary, grade I. Tumours also form in steroid treated hamsters. Has the following HLA profile A1,3; B12,17; Cw5.

Application

HT29 Cell Line has been used to determine viral titres of human parechovirus. It has also been used to study the ability of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains to counteract the toxic effect of C. difficile LMG21717.

Tumourigenicity studies

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11,12
D13S317: 11,12
D16S539: 11,12
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 10
THO1: 6,9
TPOX: 8,9
vWA: 17,19

Culture Medium

McCoy′s 5A + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum FBS / FCS.

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% Trypsin; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

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