Calu-3 (ATCC® HTB-55™)

Organism: Homo sapiens, human  /  Tissue: lung adenocarcinoma; derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion  /  Cell Type: Epithelial cell

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Organism Homo sapiens, human
Tissue lung adenocarcinoma; derived from metastatic site: pleural effusion
Cell Type Epithelial cell
Product Format frozen
Morphology epithelial
Culture Properties adherent
Biosafety Level 1
Disease adenocarcinoma
Age 25 years
Gender male
Ethnicity Caucasian
Applications
This cell line is a suitable transfection host.
Storage Conditions liquid nitrogen vapor phase
Karyotype The stemline chromosome number is hypotriploid with the 2S component occurring at 1.4%. Approximately 20 markers were common to most S metaphases, of which i (1p), t(12;?) and t(18;?) were generally paired; t(6t?) had an HSR segment of q arm, and M7 had two secondary constrictions. Normal chromosomes 1, 13, 15 and 17 were absent, and the X was disomic. No Y chromosome was detected in the QM stained preparations. Note: Cytogenetic information is based on initial seed stock at ATCC. Cytogenetic instability has been reported in the literature for some cell lines.
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Clinical Data
25 years
Caucasian
male
The patient had received prior therapy with cytoxan, bleomycin and adriamycin.
Antigen Expression
Antigen expression: Blood Type A; Rh+
Genes Expressed
Blood Type A; Rh+
Tumorigenic Yes
Effects
Yes, forms well differentiated grade I adenocarcinoma in nude mice
Comments
The patient had received prior therapy with cytoxan, bleomycin and adriamycin.
Complete Growth Medium The base medium for this cell line is ATCC-formulated Eagle's Minimum Essential Medium, Catalog No. 30-2003. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum to a final concentration of 10%.
Subculturing
  1. Remove and discard culture medium.
  2. Briefly rinse the cell layer with 0.25% (w/v) Trypsin- 0.53 mM EDTA solution to remove all traces of serum that contains trypsin inhibitor.
  3. Add 2.0 to 3.0 mL of Trypsin-EDTA solution to flask and observe cells under an inverted microscope until cell layer is dispersed (usually within 5 to 15 minutes).
    Note: To avoid clumping do not agitate the cells by hitting or shaking the flask while waiting for the cells to detach. Cells that are difficult to detach may be placed at 37°C to facilitate dispersal.
  4. Add 6.0 to 8.0 mL of complete growth medium and aspirate cells by gently pipetting.
  5. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels.
  6. Incubate cultures at 37°C.
Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:3 to 1:6 is recommended
Medium Renewal: 2 to 3 times per week
Cryopreservation
Freeze medium: Complete growth medium supplemented with 5% (v/v) DMSO
Storage temperature: liquid nitrogen vapor phase
Culture Conditions
Atmosphere: air, 95%; carbon dioxide (CO2), 5%
Temperature: 37°C
STR Profile
Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 11,12
D13S317: 12
D16S539: 12,14
D5S818: 11
D7S820: 10,11
THO1: 6,9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 16,17
Isoenzymes
AK-1, 1
ES-D, 1
G6PD, B
GLO-I, 1-2
Me-2, 1
PGM1, 1
PGM3, 1-2
Name of Depositor J Fogh
References

Fogh J. Human tumor cells in vitro. New York: Plenum Press; 1975.

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

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

Fogh J. Cultivation, characterization, and identification of human tumor cells with emphasis on kidney, testis, and bladder tumors. Natl. Cancer Inst. Monogr. 49: 5-9, 1978. PubMed: 571047

Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories 4th ed.; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ;1999.

Permits Notice: Necessary Permits

These permits may be required for shipping this product:

  • Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment.
Basic Documentation
Product Sheet
Product Sheet
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis
MSDS
MSDS
Other Documentation
Other Document
Cell Micrograph
Restrictions The cells are distributed for research purposes only. The Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center releases the line subject to the following: 1.) The cells or their products must not be distributed to third parties. Commercial interests are the exclusive property of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 2.) Any proposed commercial use of these cells must first be negotiated with The Director, Office of Industrial Affairs, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021; phone (212) 639-6181; FAX (212) 717-3439.
References

Fogh J. Human tumor cells in vitro. New York: Plenum Press; 1975.

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

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

Fogh J. Cultivation, characterization, and identification of human tumor cells with emphasis on kidney, testis, and bladder tumors. Natl. Cancer Inst. Monogr. 49: 5-9, 1978. PubMed: 571047

Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories 4th ed.; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ;1999.