Merck, 92021401-DNA-5UG, HT2 Clone A5E

Application
IL-2 assays
Biochem/physiol Actions
Derived in 1979 from BALB/c spleen cells activated by sheep erythrocytes in the presence of IL-2, the A5E clone was selected to provide a homogenous population that is highly sensitive to IL-2. This cell line expresses Thy-1 and Lyt markers in addition to high affinity IL-2 receptors. Substantial proliferation is seen in the presence of IL-4 (GM-CSF).
Mouse helper T cell
Preparation Note
Maintain cultures between 3-9x100,000 cells/ml; 5% CO₂; 37°C. When starting from a frozen ampoule, add thawed cells to a conical based centrifuge tube e.g. 15ml tube. Slowly add 4 ml of culture medium to the tube. Take a sample of the cell suspension, e.g
RPMI 1640 + 2mM Glutamine + 0.05mM 2-Mercaptoethanol (2ME) + 100-200 IU/ml IL-2 + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).
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].