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AB1

AB1

Catalogue No.

10092305

Cell Line Name

AB1

Cell Line Description

Mice (BALB/c female 6-8 weeks) were exposed to crocidolite asbestos through intraperitoneal injection resulting in tumour development. Cultures were established from malignant mesothelial cells obtained from ascites fluid. Cells are tumourigenic in syngeneic immunocompetent mice. This cell line is distributed by ECACC on behalf of CellBank Australia, Children's Medical Research Institute, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia. All stock supplied is manufactured and Quality Control released at source by Cell Bank Australia. Cell Bank Australia reference number: CBA-0144

Characteristics

Tissue of Origin

Lung

Morphology

Cobblestone

Applications

Investigation of the properties of malignant mesothelioma cells and the development of new diagnostic methods

Disease

None Stated

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Fibroblast-like but shows a typical epithelial "cobblestone"

Subculture Routine

Optimal split ratio 1:8 (seeding density 1.2 x10⁴ cells/cm²).Cells incubated at 37°C with 5% CO₂. Harvest the cells using 0.05% Trypsin/EDTA at 37°C for 5 min.

Culture Medium

RPMI 1640 (with 2mM L-Glutamine + 25mM HEPES) + 5% FCS

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Richard Lake, University of Western Australia, Australia

Country of Origin

Australia

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

Davis MR, Manning LS, Whitaker D, Garlepp MJ, Robinson BW (1992) Establishment of a murine model of malignant mesothelioma. Int J Cancer 52: 881-886.

Available Formats

  • Frozen
  • DNA-5µg (100ng/µl)

If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: AB1 (ECACC 10092305).

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