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HCC70

CRL-2315

HCC70 is an epithelial cell line isolated from a primary ductal carcinoma from a 49-year-old, Black female in 1992, and the cells took 44 months to establish. HCC70 is positive for the epithelial cell specific marker Epithelial Glycoprotein 2 (EGP2) and for cytokeratin 19.
Product category
Human cells
Organism
Homo sapiens, human
Cell type
epithelial cell
Morphology
epithelial
Tissue
Breast; Duct; Mammary gland
Disease
Carcinoma; Ductal; TNM stage IIIA, grade 3
Applications
3D cell culture
Cancer research
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
Vapor phase of liquid nitrogen
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Documentation

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ATCC highly recommends that appropriate personal protective equipment is always used when handling vials. For cultures that require storage in liquid nitrogen, it is important to note that some vials may leak when submersed in liquid nitrogen and will slowly fill with liquid nitrogen. Upon thawing, the conversion of the liquid nitrogen back to its gas phase may result in the vial exploding or blowing off its cap with dangerous force creating flying debris. Unless necessary, ATCC recommends that these cultures be stored in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen rather than submersed in liquid nitrogen.

Detailed product information

General

Specific applications
HCC70 is positive for the epithelial cell specific marker Epithelial Glycoprotein 2 (EGP2) and for cytokeratin 19.
However, recent studies performed outside of ATCC have given conflicting results about the status of the estrogen receptor for these cells.
The cells are poorly differentiated.
The cells overexpress p53, and are negative for the expression of Her2-neu oncogenes.
The depositor of CRL-2315 initially reported the cells were positive for estrogen receptors.

Characteristics

Growth properties
Adherent, attached medium-sized epithelial cells without floating cells
Derivation
The HCC70 cell line was initiated from a primary ductal carcinoma on June 3, 1992, and took 44 months to establish.
Age
49 years
Ethnicity
Black
Gender
Female
Karyotype
polyploid
Oncogene
her2/neu-; p53+ (overexpressed)
Genes expressed
epithelial glycoprotein 2 (EGP2); cytokeratin 19
Expression markers
Progesterone receptor, not expressed
Comments
The HCC70 cell line was initiated from a primary ductal carcinoma on June 3, 1992, and took 44 months to establish.
The cells are poorly differentiated.
The tumor was classified as TNM Stage IIIA, grade 3, invasive ductal carcinoma with metastases in 4 out of 17 lymph nodes.
The cells overexpress p53, and are negative for the expression of Her2-neu oncogenes.
HCC70 is positive for the epithelial cell specific marker Epithelial Glycoprotein 2 (EGP2) and for cytokeratin 19.
The depositor of CRL-2315 initially reported the cells were positive for estrogen receptors. However, recent studies performed outside of ATCC have given conflicting results about the status of the estrogen receptor for these cells. An independent study, by ATCC Scientists, is underway to assess the estrogen receptor status; results of this study will be published online upon completion.

Handling information

Unpacking and storage instructions
  1. Check all containers for leakage or breakage.
  2. Remove the frozen cells from the dry ice packaging and immediately place the cells at a temperature below ­-130°C, preferably in liquid nitrogen vapor, until ready for use.
Complete medium
The base medium for this cell line is ATCC-formulated RPMI-1640 Medium, ATCC 30-2001. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum (ATCC 30-2020) to a final concentration of 10%.
Temperature
37°C
Atmosphere
95% Air, 5% CO2
Subculturing procedure
Protocol:
  1. Remove and discard culture medium.
  2. Briefly rinse the cell layer with 0.25% (w/v) Trypsin- 0.53 mM EDTA solution to remove all traces of serum that contains trypsin inhibitor.
  3. Add 2.0 to 3.0 ml of Trypsin-EDTA solution to flask and observe cells under an inverted microscope until cell layer is dispersed (usually within 5 to 15 minutes).
    Note: To avoid clumping do not agitate the cells by hitting or shaking the flask while waiting for the cells to detach. Cells that are difficult to detach may be placed at 37°C to facilitate dispersal.
  4. Add 6.0 to 8.0 ml of complete growth medium and aspirate cells by gently pipetting.
  5. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels. Corning® T-75 flasks (catalog #430641) are recommended for subculturing this product.
  6. Incubate cultures at 37°C.
Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:4 to 1:6 is recommended
Medium Renewal: Every 2 to 3 days
Reagents for cryopreservation
Complete growth medium supplemented with 5% (v/v) DMSO (ATCC 4-X)

Quality control specifications

Mycoplasma contamination
Not detected
STR profiling
Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 10,14
D13S317: 12
D16S539: 9,13
D5S818: 12,13
D7S820: 10,11
TH01: 9
TPOX: 10
vWA: 13,15
D3S1358: 16,17
D21S11: 30
D18S51: 13,16
Penta_E: 9,16
Penta_D: 10
D8S1179: 13
FGA: 19.2,24
D19S433: 12.5,15.2
D2S1338: 25

History

Deposited as
Homo sapiens
Depositors
AF Gazdar, AK Virmani
Year of origin
1992
Special collection
NCRR Contract

Legal disclaimers

Intended use
This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use.
Warranty

The product is provided 'AS IS' and the viability of ATCC® products is warranted for 30 days from the date of shipment, provided that the customer has stored and handled the product according to the information included on the product information sheet, website, and Certificate of Analysis. For living cultures, ATCC lists the media formulation and reagents that have been found to be effective for the product. While other unspecified media and reagents may also produce satisfactory results, a change in the ATCC and/or depositor-recommended protocols may affect the recovery, growth, and/or function of the product. If an alternative medium formulation or reagent is used, the ATCC warranty for viability is no longer valid.  Except as expressly set forth herein, no other warranties of any kind are provided, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, manufacture according to cGMP standards, typicality, safety, accuracy, and/or noninfringement.

Disclaimers

This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use. Any proposed commercial use is prohibited without a license from ATCC.

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Please see the material transfer agreement (MTA) for further details regarding the use of this product. The MTA is available at www.atcc.org.

Permits & Restrictions

Import Permit for the State of Hawaii

If shipping to the U.S. state of Hawaii, you must provide either an import permit or documentation stating that an import permit is not required. We cannot ship this item until we receive this documentation. Contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Plant Industry Division, Plant Quarantine Branch to determine if an import permit is required.

This cell line was deposited by Dr. A. Gazdar and is provided for research purposes only. This material is subject to the following restrictions in addition to those outlined in the ATCC Material Transfer Agreement:

  1. Transfers - Biological Materials may not be transferred to third parties for purposes of sale, or producing for sale.
  2. Commercial Use - all for-profit and non-profit Recipients must obtain a commercial use license prior to Commercial Use.

Any proposed Commercial Use with these cells must first be negotiated with:

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75235
Telephone: (214) 648-1888
Email: [email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Kao J, et al. Molecular profiling of breast cancer cell lines defines relevant tumor models and provides a resource for cancer gene discovery. PlosONE 4 (7): e 6146, 2009

Kim MS, et al. Breast cancer diagnosis using a microfluidic multiplexed immunohistochemistry platform. PlosONE 5 (5): e10441, 2010

Gazdar AF, et al. Characterization of paired tumor and non-tumor cell lines established from patients with breast cancer. Int. J. Cancer 78: 766-774, 1998. PubMed: 9833771

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