CACO-2
CACO-2
Cell Line Name
Cell Line Description
Isolated from a primary colonic tumour in a 72-year-old Caucasian male using the explant culture technique. Forms moderately well differentiated adenocarcinomas consistent with colonic primary grade II, in nude mice. This CACO-2 catalogue number has undergone testing for intestinal permeability: Dome, microvilli and tight junction formation and transport functionality tested and confirmed present at ECACC.NaviCyte Scientific holds the exclusive commercial distribution rights to the CACO-2 cell line deposited by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Note: All uses of Catalogue Numbers 86010202 and 09042001, other than for research by a non-commercial or academic entity, require a license and use authorization from NaviCyte Scientific under its exclusive arrangement with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. For information on the licensing terms, please contact NaviCyte Scientific via contact@navicyte-scientific.com or (+1) 973-868-6100
General Info
Species
Human
Links
Cellosaurus: CVCL_0025
Release Conditions
Characteristics
Tissue of Origin
DNA profile (STR Profile)
Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11
D5S818: 12,13
D7S820: 11,12
D13S317: 11,13,14
D16S539: 12,13
TH01: 6
TPOX: 9,11
vWA: 16,18
Karyotype
Disease
Culture Conditions
Cell Type
Subculture Routine
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) and seed at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.05% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C. After resuscitation and subculture the cells can take up to 72 hours to adhere to the plastic and begin to proliferate. NB: During routine subculture the cells should always be sub cultured before they achieve confluence. Cells may show the appearance of circular vacuoles in the cytoplasm. These can increase in frequency as the culture density increases to confluence. To reduce their frequency, media change confluent cultures after 2-3 days if not sub cultured.
Culture Medium
EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Growth Mode
Additional Info
Depositor
Country of Origin
Hazard Group (ACDP)
Applications
References
Fogh J, et al. Absence of HeLa cell contamination in 169 cell lines derived from human tumors. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 58: 209-214, 1977. PubMed: 833871
Bibliography
Fogh J, et al. One hundred and twenty-seven cultured human tumor cell lines producing tumors in nude mice. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 59: 221-226, 1977. PubMed: 327080 Adachi A, et al. Productive, persistent infection of human colorectal cell lines with human immunodeficiency virus. J. Virol. 61: 209-213, 1987. PubMed: 3640832 Trainer DL, et al. Biological characterization and oncogene expression in human colorectal carcinoma cell lines. Int. J. Cancer 41: 287-296, 1988. PubMed: 3338874
Documents
- Caco-2 Dome Formation
- Caco-2 SEM
- TEER Measurements CACO-2
- Permeability values and efflux ratios CACO-2
- NaviCyte Depositor Release Form for Commercial Organisations
- Passage numbers explained
- MSDS for nucleic acids
- MSDS For Frozen Cell Culture
- Important technical information for successful culture of your cells
Available Formats
- Frozen
- DNA-5µg (100ng/µl)
Citation Guidance
If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: CACO-2 (ECACC 09042001).
Biosafety Information
Unless specified otherwise, at ECACC we routinely handle all of our cell lines at containment level 2 in accordance with the ACDP guidelines (Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens) (UK). All cell cultures have the potential to carry as yet unidentified adventitious agents. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. ACDP Guidance: Biological agents: Managing the risks in laboratories and healthcare premises.
Further Information
The Culture Collections represent deposits of cultures from world-wide sources. While every effort is made to ensure details distributed by Culture Collections are accurate, Culture Collections cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the data supplied. References where quoted are mainly attributed to the establishment of the cell culture and not for any specific property of the cell line, therefore further references should be obtained regarding cell culture characteristics. Passage numbers where given act only as a guide and Culture Collections does not guarantee the passage number stated will be the passage number received by the customer.
Cultures supplied by Culture Collections are for research purposes only. Enquiries regarding the commercial use of a cell line are referred to the depositor of the cell line. Some cell lines have additional special release conditions such as the requirement for a material transfer agreement to be completed by the potential recipient prior to the supply of the cell line. Please view the Terms & Conditions of Supply for more information.