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MCF7 Cell Line human

86012803, human breast (adenocarcinoma), Epithelial-like

Synonym(s):

IBMF-7 Cells, MCF7 Cells, Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 Cells, ssMCF-7 Cells

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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
eCl@ss:
32190102

product name

MCF7 Cell Line human, from human breast(adenocarcinoma), 86012803

biological source

human breast (adenocarcinoma)

growth mode

Adherent

karyotype

2n = 46, hypertriploid to hypotetraploid

morphology

Epithelial-like

products

Not specified

receptors

Reported to express the oestrogen and progesterone receptor

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

relevant disease(s)

cancer

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−196°C

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Cell Line Origin

Human Caucasian breast adenocarcinoma

Cell Line Description

Established from the pleural effusion from a 69 year female caucasian suffering from a breast adenocarcinoma. Cells exhibit some features of differentiated mammary epithelium including oestradiol synthesis and formation of domes. Cells may carry B or C type retrovirus and are considered to represent a category 2 pathogen (P2 containment). Cells express both the wild type and variant oestrogen receptors as well as progesterone receptor. The cells should be handled under laboratory containment level 2.

Application

Tumourigenicity and virus studies: Type B and C viruses

DNA Profile

STR-PCR Data:
Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10
D13S317: 11
D16S539: 11,12
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 8,9
THO1: 6
TPOX: 9,12
vWA: 14,15

Culture Medium

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

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:2 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% Trypsin or Trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.

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  4. How do I handle Cell Line frozen cells upon arrival?

    Upon receipt, frozen ampules should be transferred directly to vapor phase liquid nitrogen without delay (-135°C) or liquid phase liquid nitrogen if vapor phase is not available. DO NOT use a -80°C freezer as an alternative; this will result in loss of viability.

  5. Why is Vapor Phase Liquid Nitrogen preferred for storage of Cell Line cells?

    If ampules are immersed into liquid phase of liquid nitrogen, it increases the risk of the liquid seeping into the vial. This could lead to problems of cross-contamination and increased risk of the ampule exploding when thawed.

  6. How do I resuscitate/thaw frozen Cell Line cells?

    A protocol for thawing cells can be found in the ECACC handbook.

  7. What medium should I use when I thaw the Cell Line cells?

    The medium for each cell line is listed on the product page. It is specific to each cell line. If not visible on the Sigma-Aldrich website product page, the HPA website also contains the same information (www.hpacultures.org.uk). The product number for the cell line is the same on either site.

  8. What passage are my Cell Line cells?

    If the passage of the cells is known, it is listed on the product page at the HPA website (www.hpacultures.org.uk).

  9. How many Cell Line cells are in the vial?

    Each vial of cells contains 2-3 x 106 cells in 1 ml of freezing media. This is in a 1.8 mL ampule.  For exceptionally large cells, counts may decrease. Suspension cells, generally smaller cells, may contain as many as 4-5 x 106 cells/vial to assure optimal viability upon thaw.

  10. Are my Cell Line cells mycoplasma tested?

    ECACC routinely tests all manufactured cell banks for mycoplasma.

  11. How to freeze down Cell Line cells to make a cell stock?

    A protocol for freezing down cells for cell stocks can be found in the ECACC manual.

  12. Are the Cell Line cells tested for viral pathogens?

    HPA Cultures does not perform any viral testing on the cell lines.

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