IFO50288 U-251 MG Cell information
Cell type:general cells
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JCRB No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
U-251 MG
Profile
astrocytoma, GFAP-positive
Other Name
Animal
human
Strain
Genus
Homo
Species
sapiens
Sex
M
Age
75
Identity
available
Tissue for Primary Cancer
neural
Case history
astrocytoma, grade III - IV malignant.
Metastasis
Tissue Metastasized
Genetics
Life Span
infinite
Crisis PDL
Morphology
fibroblast-like
Character
GFAP-posotive, glioblastoma multiforme.
Classify
tumor
Established by
Bigner, D. D.
Registered by
Kaji,K.
Regulation for Distribution
Comment
The DNA fingerprint profile confirmed that this cell line derives from the same origin as U-251 MG (KO).
Year
1990
Medium
Eagle's minimal essential medium with 10% fetal bovine serum
Methods for Passages
trypsin-EDTA
Cell Number on Passage
Race
CO2 Conc.
5 %
Tissue Sampling
brain
Tissue Type
Detection of virus genome fragment by Real-time PCR
Detected DNA Virus
tested
Detected RNA Virus
tested
CMV
-
parvoB19
-
HCV
-
HTLV-1
-
EBV
-
HBV
-
HIV-1
-
HTLV-2
-
HHV6
-
HTLV-1
-
HIV-2
-
HAV
-
HHV7
-
HTLV-2
-
-/negative.
+/positive.
nt/not tested.
(positive (+) does not immediately mean the production of infectious viral particles.)
BKV
-
HIV-1
-
JCV
-
HIV-2
-
ADV
-
HPV18
-
Notes
Reference
Pubmed id:6260907 Heterogeneity of Genotypic and phenotypic characteristics of fifteen permanent cell lines derived from human gliomas. Bigner DD,Bigner SH,Pontén J,Westermark B,Mahaley MS,Ruoslahti E,Herschman H,Eng LF,Wikstrand CJ J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 1981 May;40(3):201-29
Pubmed id:359950 Properties of human malignant glioma cells in vitro. Pontén J,Westermark B Med Biol. 1978 Aug;56(4):184-93
Pubmed id:4359449 Determinants for the establishment of permanent tissue culture lines from human gliomas. Westermark B,Pontén J,Hugosson R Acta Pathol Microbiol Scand A. 1973 Nov;81(6):791-805
LOT Information
Cell No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
LOT No.
06222009
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Eagle's minimum essential medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (GIBCO Cat. # 10099)
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
4 - 7 x 10^4 cells/ml
Methods for Passages
Cells were harvested after treatment with 0.25% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA.
Doubling Time
approx. 1.5 days
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
1.7 x 10^6
Viability at cell freezing (%)
97.6
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
Unknown (21 at bank)
PDL
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
Confirmed as human by NP, G6PD (type B), MD.
Chromosome Mode
Chromosome Information
Surface Antigen
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Yes
Exoteric Gene
Medium for Freezing
10% DMSO, 20% FBS - EMEM
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
Additional information
Cell No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
LOT No.
02082005
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Eagle's minimal essential medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS lot; GIBCO 3762782S)
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
5 x 10^4 cells/ml
Methods for Passages
0.25% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA
Doubling Time
ca. 37 hrs
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
1.4 x 10^6
Viability at cell freezing (%)
95.7
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
P21 at bank
PDL
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
Confirmed as human by NP, G6PD (type B), MD.
Chromosome Mode
Chromosome Information
Surface Antigen
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Yes
Exoteric Gene
Medium for Freezing
10% DMSO, 20% FBS - EMEM
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
Additional information
Cell No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
LOT No.
12132002
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Eagle's minimal essential medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS lot; BioWhittaker 0S069F)
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
4 x 10^4 cells/ml
Methods for Passages
0.25% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA in Ca, Mg-free PBS
Doubling Time
31 hrs
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
1.3 x 10^6
Viability at cell freezing (%)
91.5
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
Unknown (20 at bank)
PDL
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
Confirmed as human by NP, G6PD (type B). LDH atypical bands exist (common for other U-251 MG).
Chromosome Mode
Chromosome Information
Surface Antigen
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Yes
Exoteric Gene
Medium for Freezing
10% DMSO, 20% FBS-EMEM
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
Additional information
Cell No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
U-251 MG
LOT No.
1008
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
E.MEM, 90% ; FBS, 10%
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
Methods for Passages
trypsin-EDTA
Doubling Time
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
6 x 10^5
Viability at cell freezing (%)
85
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
Unknown (17 at IFO)
PDL
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
NP, G6PD(type B), MD
Chromosome Mode
Chromosome Information
Surface Antigen
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Exoteric Gene
Medium for Freezing
10% DMSO, 20% serum (final conc.) - culture medium
CO2 Conc.
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
Additional information
Cell No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
U-251 MG
LOT No.
10102013
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Eagle's minimal essential medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS; GIBCO Cat. # 10099)
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
3.6 - 5.0 x 10^4 cells/mL
Methods for Passages
Cells were harvested after treatment with 0.25%trypsin(GIBCO) and 0.02% EDTA.
Doubling Time
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
1.3 x 10^6 (cells/1m
Viability at cell freezing (%)
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
Unknown (21 at bank)
PDL
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
G6PD(typeB),NP,LDH were examined. Human,not HeLa
Chromosome Mode
Chromosome Information
Surface Antigen
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Exoteric Gene
Medium for Freezing
Culture medium with 5% DMSO
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
97.7
Additional information
Cell No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
U-251 MG
LOT No.
07272018
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Eagle's minimum essential medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS; Sigma Cat. # 172012)
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
approx. 5 x 10^4 cells/mL
Methods for Passages
Cells were harvested after treatment with 0.25% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA.
Doubling Time
approx. 35 hrs.
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
9.3 x 10^5
Viability at cell freezing (%)
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
Unknown (20 at bank)
PDL
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
Chromosome Mode
Chromosome Information
Surface Antigen
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Yes
Exoteric Gene
Medium for Freezing
10% DMSO, 20% FBS - EMEM
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
95
Additional information
Cell No.
IFO50288
Cell Name
U-251 MG
LOT No.
11222021
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Eagle's minimum essential medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS; Sigma Cat. # 172012)
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
2 - 4 x 10^4 cells/mL
Methods for Passages
Cells were harvested after treatment with 0.25% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA.
Doubling Time
approx. 32 hrs.
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
1.9 x 10^6
Viability at cell freezing (%)
98
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
Unknown (20 at bank)
PDL
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
Chromosome Mode
Chromosome Information
Surface Antigen
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Yes
Exoteric Gene
Medium for Freezing
10% DMSO, 20% FBS - EMEM
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
97
Additional information