Cell Line Origin
Rat glial tumour
Cell Line Description
Derived from a rat glial tumour induced by N-nitrosomethylurea. The cells produce S-100 protein which is found in the neural tissue of vertebrates and has been found in brain tumours. Synthesis of S-100 increases 10 fold as cells reach confluency.
Application
C6 cell line has been used to study the ability of 2-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)thieno-1,3-thiazin-4-one (BChTT) to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and identify mechanisms involved in its actions. It has also been used to study the cytotoxic and antioxidant properties of supercritical CO2 extract (SCE) of old man′s beard (Usnea barbata).
C6 cells are reported to produce elevated levels of glyceryl phosphate dehydrogenase activity in response to glucocorticoids
Culture Medium
Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Subculture Routine
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:6 i.e. seeding at 1-3x100,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C.
Other Notes
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biological source: rat nerve (glial tumor). description: Rat glial tumor. growth mode: Adherent. karyotype: 2n : 42. morphology: Neuronal. products: S-100 protein, somatotrophin. receptors: Not specified. technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable. relevant disease(s): cancer. shipped in: dry ice. storage temp.: −. 196°C.- UPC:
- 12352200
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 92090409-1VL