DU4475 Cells

Categories: Breast cancer cell lines Description: The DU4475 cell line is a human breast cancer cell line derived from a metastatic site. It is characterized by its aggressive nature and poor differentiation, often used in research to study the mechanisms of cancer metastasis and progression. The cell line has been utilized extensively to explore the therapeutic targets and the efficacy of anti-cancer drugs in treating highly invasive breast cancer types. Genetically, DU4475 exhibits a high level of genetic instability, which is a hallmark of many cancer cells. This feature makes it a valuable model for studying the genetic and molecular events leading to cancer development and progression. Research involving DU4475 often focuses on the pathways that regulate cancer cell growth, survival, and resistance to chemotherapy, making it a critical resource for oncological studies aiming to develop more effective cancer treatments. Organism: Human Tissue: Breast Disease: Breast carcinoma Metastatic Site: Skin Synonyms: Du4475, DU-4475, Du-4475, DU 4475, Du 4475, Duke University 4475 Age: 62 years Gender: Female Ethnicity: European Morphology: Epithelial Growth Properties: Clusters in Suspension Citation: DU4475 (Cytion catalog number 300371) Biosafety Level: 1 Ncbi_ Taxid: 9606.0 Cellosaurus Accession: CVCL_1183 Isoenzymes: AK-1, 1, ES-D, 1, G6PD, B, GLO-I, 2, Me-2, 2, PGM1, 1-2, PGM3, 1 Tumorigenic: Yes, in nude mice Viruses: EBV -, HBV -, HCV -, HIV-1 -, HIV-2 -, HTLV-1/2 -, MLV -, SMRV - Karyotype: human flat-moded near-tetraploid karyotype with 12% polyploidy - 88-93xxxx, +1, +1, -5, -6, +9, -10, -10, +15, +15, -16, -16, +22, +4mar, i(1q)x2, ?add(1)(p35-36)x2, ?i(5p)x2, add(6)(p11), add(6)(p1?), del(6)(q25), add(9)(q35), del(11)(q24)x2, add(15)(p11)x2, add(17)(p1?)x2, del(21)(q22.2)x2 - sideline with -20, -20, +del(7)(p11) - gain of 1q and loss of 6q typical in breast carcinoma - resembles published karyotype Culture Medium: RPMI 1640, w: 2.0 mM stable Glutamine, w: 2.0 g/L NaHCO3 (Cytion article number 820700a) Supplements: Supplement the medium with 15% heat-inactivated FBS Subculturing: Maintain cultures by periodically adding or replacing the medium. Initiate cultures with a density of 5 x 105 cells/ml and keep the cell concentration within the range of 3 x 105 to 1 x 106 cells/ml for optimal growth. Freeze Medium: As a cryopreservation medium, use complete growth medium (including FBS) + 10% DMSO for adequate post-thaw viability, or CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100), which includes optimized osmoprotectants and metabolic stabilizers to enhance recovery and reduce cryo-induced stress. Thawing And Culturing Cells: Confirm that the vial remains deeply frozen upon delivery, as cells are shipped on dry ice to maintain optimal temperatures during transit. Upon receipt, either store the cryovial immediately at temperatures below -150°C to ensure the preservation of cellular integrity, or proceed to step 3 if immediate culturing is required. For immediate culturing, swiftly thaw the vial by immersing it in a 37°C water bath with clean water and an antimicrobial agent, agitating gently for 40-60 seconds until a small ice clump remains. Perform all subsequent steps under sterile conditions in a flow hood, disinfecting the cryovial with 70% ethanol before opening. Carefully open the disinfected vial and transfer the cell suspension into a 15 ml centrifuge tube containing 8 ml of room-temperature culture medium, mixing gently. Centrifuge the mixture at 300 x g for 3 minutes to separate the cells and carefully discard the supernatant containing residual freezing medium. Gently resuspend the cell pellet in 10 ml of fresh culture medium. For adherent cells, divide the suspension between two T25 culture flasks, for suspension cultures, transfer all the medium into one T25 flask to promote effective cell interaction and growth. Adhere to established subculture protocols for continued growth and maintenance of the cell line, ensuring reliable experimental outcomes. Sterility: Mycoplasma contamination is excluded using both PCR-based assays and luminescence-based mycoplasma detection methods. To ensure there is no bacterial, fungal, or yeast contamination, cell cultures are subjected to daily visual inspections. Safety Precautions: When planning to store a cryovial in liquid nitrogen for future thawing, it is mandatory to adhere to stringent safety measures. Appropriate protective gloves and clothing are essential, and the use of a face mask or safety goggles is required during the transfer of frozen samples to or from the liquid nitrogen tank. This is to mitigate the risk of injury from potential cryovial explosions upon removal, which can result in the projection of sharp fragments. Warranty: We stand by the promise of delivering products with high cell viability and robust culture performance. To achieve the best results, please make sure you follow the storage and culture instructions detailed in the product information sheet closely. Your adherence to these guidelines is key to success. 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