JCRB0180 GAK Cell information
Cell type:general cells
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JCRB No.
JCRB0180
Cell Name
GAK
Profile
Human malignant melanoma cell line with the production of 5-S-cysteinyldopa.
Other Name
Animal
human
Strain
Genus
Homo
Species
sapiens
Sex
F
Age
86
Identity
available
Tissue for Primary Cancer
melanoma
Case history
malignant melanoma
Metastasis
Yes
Tissue Metastasized
inguinal lymph node
Genetics
Mode of chromosome is 67. DT=72 hours. Tumor marker = 5-S-cysteinyldopa.
Life Span
infinite
Crisis PDL
Morphology
Character
The cell line GAK has an activity of 5-S-CD production.
Classify
tumor
Established by
Nozawa,S. and Ohta,H.
Registered by
Nozawa,S.
Regulation for Distribution
Comment
Year
1990
Medium
Ham's F12 medium with 20% fetal bovine serum.
Methods for Passages
Cells harvested after treatment with 0.25% trypsin.
Cell Number on Passage
8.4 x 10^4 cells / sq.cm.
Race
Japanese
CO2 Conc.
5 %
Tissue Sampling
inguinal lymph node
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:6431036 [A newly established melanoma cell line (GAK) with 5-S-cysteinyldopa phenotype]. Nozawa S,Ohta H,Tsukazaki K,Udagawa Y,Kurihara S,Kano S Nihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi. 1984 Jun;36(6):883-92
LOT Information
Cell No.
JCRB0180
Cell Name
GAK
LOT No.
02242012
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Ham's F12 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (GIBCO Cat. # 10099).
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. 32 hrs.
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
9.6 x 10^5
Viability at cell freezing (%)
88.3
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
P21
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 - Ham's F12
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
Additional information
Cell No.
JCRB0180
Cell Name
GAK
LOT No.
11052001
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Ham's F12 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (Intergen RB52405).
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
2.0 x 10^4 cells/sq.cm.
Methods for Passages
Cells harvested after treatment with 0.02% EDTA and 0.25% trypsin (GIBCO BRL). Medium change once a week and subculture every five days.
Doubling Time
NT
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
1.4 x 10^6
Viability at cell freezing (%)
98.2
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
P20
PDL
NT
Sterility: MYCOPLASMA
-
Sterility: BACTERIA
-
Sterility: FUNGI
-
Isozyme Analysis
NT
Chromosome Mode
NT
Chromosome Information
NT
Surface Antigen
NT
DNA Profile (STR)
Adhesion
Yes
Exoteric Gene
NT
Medium for Freezing
Culture medium containing 5 % DMSO.
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
Additional information
Cell No.
JCRB0180
Cell Name
GAK
LOT No.
02082022
Lot Specification
distribution
Medium
Ham's F-12 medium with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS; Biowest Cat. # S1820-500)
Temperature
37 C
Cell Density at Seeding
0.9 - 1.3 x 10^5 cells/mL
Methods for Passages
Cells were harvested after treatment with 0.25% trypsin and 0.02% EDTA.
Doubling Time
approx. 38 hrs.
Cell Number in Vial (cells/1ml)
1.1 x 10^6
Viability at cell freezing (%)
93
Antibiotics Used
free
Passage Number
P21
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 - Ham's F-12
CO2 Conc.
5%
Viability immediately after thawing (%)
92
Additional information