BeWo Cell Line human
86082803, human placenta, Epithelial
Synonym(s):
Be-Wo Cells
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UNSPSC Code:
41106514
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BeWo Cell Line human, 86082803
biological source
human placenta
description
Human choriocarcinoma
growth mode
Adherent
karyotype
modal number =86 range 71-178
morphology
Epithelial
products
Gonadotrophin, lactogen and steroid hormones
receptors
Not specified
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
relevant disease(s)
cancer
shipped in
dry ice
storage temp.
−196°C
Related Categories
Cell Line Origin
Human choriocarcinoma
Cell Line Description
The first human, trophoblastic endocrine cell type to be maintained in continuous culture. It was initiated from a malignant gestational choriocarcinoma of the foetal placenta. The cells secrete placental hormones including chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), polypeptide hormones, lactogen, estrogenic and progestational steroids, estrone, estradiol, estriol and progesterone. A high rate of hCG Synthesis has been shown. Cellular differentiation of this stem cell type occurs when hormonal precursors are added to the medium. Due to the high glycolytic activity the cells have to be sub-cultured or supplied with fresh media every 24-48 hours to prevent glucose exhaustion. BeWo has the same DNA profile as JEG3 (Sigma catalogue number 92120308); JEG3 was established by serial cloning of BeWo.
Application
Hormone studies
Human BeWo cell line has been used to study the effects of Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) on the proliferation and gene transcription in the BeWo trophoblast cell line. It has also been used to study placental transfer of highly purified non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in BeWo cells.
DNA Profile
STR-PCR Data: Amelogenin: X,Y
CSF1PO: 11,12
D13S317: 9,11
D16S539: 13,14
D5S818: 10,11
D7S820: 10,12
THO1: 9,9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 16
CSF1PO: 11,12
D13S317: 9,11
D16S539: 13,14
D5S818: 10,11
D7S820: 10,12
THO1: 9,9.3
TPOX: 8
vWA: 16
Culture Medium
Ham′s F12 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Subculture Routine
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 i.e. seeding at 4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.25% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO2; 37°C; medium change or subculture every 24-48 hours necessary.
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