U937
U937
Cell Line Name
Cell Line Description
Derived from malignant cells of a pleural effusion of 37 year old caucasian male with diffuse histiocytic lymphoma. One of only a few human lines still expressing many of the monocytic like characteristics exhibited by cells of histiocytic origin.
General Info
Species
Human
Links
Cellosaurus: CVCL_0007
Release Conditions
Characteristics
Tissue of Origin
DNA profile (STR Profile)
Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 12
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 9,11
D13S317: 10,12
D16S539: 12
TH01: 6,9.3
TPOX: 8,11
vWA: 14,15
Karyotype
Applications
Tumourigenicity studies
Disease
Culture Conditions
Cell Type
Subculture Routine
On resuscitation, a centrifugation step to remove the cryoprotectant is essential. Rapidly thaw the frozen ampoule in a water bath at 37°C for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the contents to a centrifuge tube and slowly add 4-10ml of pre-warmed growth media, carry out a count and viability. Centrifuge at 100 x g for 2-3 minutes to pellet cells and seed at approximately 5 x 105 cells/ml.
Once culture has established, a seeding density of 1-3 x 105may be used.
Recommended growth conditions: 5% CO2, 37°C.
Culture Medium
RPMI 1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Growth Mode
Additional Info
Depositor
Country of Origin
Hazard Group (ACDP)
Applications
References
Int J Cancer 1976;17:565; J Exp Med 1976;143:1528; Nature 1979;279:328; J Immunol 1980;125:463
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: U937 (ECACC 85011440).
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.