Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
SW620 was initiated by A. Leibovitz, et al., from a lymph node in the same manner as was the primary adenocarcinoma from which SW480 was derived the previous year.It was isolated from the tissue of a 51-year-old Caucasian male (blood group A, Rh+) as was SW480 (ATCC CCL-228).
The established cell line consists mainly of individual small spherical and bipolar cells lacking microvilli.
The cells are negative for expression of CSAp (CSAp-) and colon antigen 3, negative.
The line was derived from a metastasis of the same tumor from which the SW480 (ATCC CCL-228) was derived.
The line is positive for expression of c-myc, K-ras, H-ras, N-ras, Myb, sis and fos oncogenes.
N-myc oncogene expression was not detected.
(Note: The L-15 medium formulation was devised for use in a free gas exchange with atmospheric air. A CO2 and air mixture is detrimental to cells when using this medium for cultivation)
Volumes used in this protocol are for 75 cm2 flasks; proportionally reduce or increase amount of dissociation medium for culture vessels of other sizes. Corning® T-75 flasks (catalog #430641) are recommended for subculturing this product.
Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:2 to 1:10 is recommended
Medium Renewal: 2 to 3 times per week
Note: For more information on enzymatic dissociation and subculturing of cell lines consult Chapter 10 in Culture of Animal Cells, a manual of Basic Technique by R. Ian Freshney, 3rd edition, published by Alan R. Liss, N.Y., 1994.
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