Merck, 88113005-1VL, A375 Cell Line human

Application
Tumourigenicity studies
A375 cell line has been used to obtain paracrine factors for prolonged culture of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). It has also been used to study oncolytic activity of the peptide LTX-315.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived from a 54 year old female with malignant melanoma. The cell line produces rapidly growing amelanotic melanomas in anti-thymocyte serum treated NIH Swiss mice.
Human malignant melanoma
Preparation Note
DMEM + 2mM Glutamine + 15% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:8 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.25% trypsin; 5% CO₂; 37°C.
Other Notes
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This cell line is part of the European Collection of Authenticated Cell Cultures (ECACC), an international repository managed by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA). No licensing agreement is required when either this cell line or the DNA extracted from it are used for internal research purposes only. Any other use of these products is prohibited without the express written permission of UKHSA. Inquiries regarding authorized use of this cell line or its genomic DNA may be directed to [email protected].