Description
One of 3 strains of malignant cells isolated from a male with colonic carcinoma. Cells are tumourigenic in nude mice and form colonies on agarose. Growth and plating efficiency are enhanced by using a feeder layer of murine fibroblasts (J.Natl. Cancer Inst.1982; 69757-771)
Adherent Suspension
Adherent
Suggested Medium
McCoy's 5a + 2mM Glutamine + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Quality Control
HCT 116 Cell Line was tested and found to be free of mycoplasma, bacterial, viruses, and other toxins. All cells were above 95% viability before freezing.
Morphology
Epithelial-like
Shippment
HCT 116 Cell Line will be shipped using dry ice.
Storage
Store the cell lines in liquid nitrogen vapor (less than -130°C)
Warranty
HCT 116 Cell Line is for research use only
