COR-L88 (original) (raw)

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COR-L88 (human, Caucasian, pleural effusion, carcinoma, lung small cell)

SPECIES: human, Caucasian
TISSUE/ORGAN: pleural effusion
TUMOR: carcinoma, lung small cell

ECACC catalog code: 92031917
Morphology: Semi-Adherent
Description: Human Caucasian lung small cell carcinoma
Viruses: See Properties
Depositor: Dr P Twentyman, UKCCCR, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, UK (Originator)
No restrictions. Patent: None Specified By Depositor
Properties: Products: High levels of L-dopa decarboxylase Applications: Studies on lung cancer

Available in the following LABORATORY:

• Part of the Business Division of the Health Protection Agency (ECACC, Salisbury, Wiltshire)
  RPMI 1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). Maintain cultures between 3-9x100,000 cells/ml; 5% CO2; 37C. Cells attach loosely to surfaces and can be aspirated or shaken off.
  Derived from the pleural effusion of a 55-year-old Caucasian male.
  Research council deposit: Yes; Price Code: C;
  Validated by: isoenzymes (species confirmation) Bibliographic references:
• Br J Cancer 1985;52:495 - PMID: 2998422
• Cancer Genet Cytogenet 1988;30:212