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biological source
human lung
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
Number of chromosomes 71-75
morphology
Mixed epithelial and spindle shaped
products
Epithelial membrane antigen (EMA)
receptors
Not specified
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
relevant disease(s)
cancer
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
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Cell Line Origin
A human mesothelioma cell line derived from a malignant mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure
Cell Line Description
Mero-48a was derived from autopsy tumour material from the pleural cavity
Application
Investigation of the properties of malignant mesothelioma cells and the development of new diagnostic methods.
DNA Profile
STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X,Y
CSF1PO: 12
D13S317: 11
D16S539: 9,11
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 9,10
THO1: 9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 17,18
CSF1PO: 12
D13S317: 11
D16S539: 9,11
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 9,10
THO1: 9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 17,18
Culture Medium
Hams F10 + 15% FCS + 2mM Glutamine
Subculture Routine
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:4 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 2-4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C. Population doubling approx 24 hours
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