Description
AE17 cell line is a mouse mesothelioma cell line.Mice (C57 Black/6J strain female 6-8 weeks) were exposed to crocidiolite asbestos through intraperitoneal injection resulting in tumour development (both ascites and solid tumours). Cultures were established from malignant mesothelial cells obtained from ascites fluid.
Adherent Suspension
Adherent
Suggested Medium
RPMI 1640 (with 2mM L-Glutamine + 25mM Hepes) + 5% Foetal Calf Serum (FCS)
Quality Control
AE17 Cell Line was tested and found to be free of mycoplasma, bacterial, viruses, and other toxins. All cells were above 95% viability before freezing.
Organism
Mouse (Mus musculus)
Tissue
Mesothelium; malignant mesothelial cells were obtained from ascites fluid.
Morphology
Epithelial-like
Shippment
AE17 Cell Line will be shipped using dry ice.
Storage
Store the cell lines in liquid nitrogen vapor (less than -130°C)
Warranty
AE17 Cell Line is for research use only
