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Cat. No. : CSC-RO0136
Host Cell : Ba/F3 Size : >1x106 frozen cells/vial
| Cat. No. | CSC-RO0136 |
| Description | Ba/F3-EGFR-L858R cell line is a stably transfected cell line which expresses human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) with L858R mutation. |
| Target Gene | EGFR |
| Gene Species | Homo sapiens (Human) |
| Host Cell | Ba/F3 |
| Host Cell Species | Mus musculus (Mouse) |
| Applications | Drug screening and biological assays |
| Biosafety Level | 2 |
| Size | >1x10^6 frozen cells/vial, 1 mL |
| Stability | Stable in culture over a minimum of 10 passages |
| Quality Control | Negative for bacteria, yeast, fungi and mycoplasma. |
| Growth Conditions | 37 °C, 5% CO2 |
| Shipping | Dry ice |
| Thawing & Subculturing Instructions | 1. Thaw cells by gently swirling in a 37°C water bath. To limit contamination, do not submerge the O-ring and cap. 2. When cells are ~70% thawed (~1 min), transfer the vial into a biosafety cabinet, and wipe the surface with 70% ethanol. Allow tube to dry completely. 3. Transfer the cells gently into a 15 mL conical tube containing 10 mL of pre-warmed culture medium (without antibiotic selection marker). Centrifuge cells at ~125 x g for 5~7 min. 4. Remove supernatant without disturbing the pellet, and resuspend cells in 1 mL culture medium (without antibiotic selection marker). Transfer cells to a 6-well plate containing ~2 mL pre-warmed growth medium (without antibiotic selection marker) or a T25 flask containing 5 mL pre-warmed culture medium (without antibiotic selection marker). 5. Incubate the culture at 37°C with 5% CO2. 6. Subculture: split saturated culture 1:4 ~ 1:6 every 3 days; seed out at about 1~3 x 10^5 cells/mL. |
| Freeze Medium | Frozen with 70% medium, 20% FBS, 10% DMSO |
| Growth Properties | Suspension, round |
| Freezing Instructions | Cells are recommended to generate additional frozen stocks at early passages. Frozen stocks should be preserved in a designated cryopreservation medium or in 70% RPMI 1640 + 20% FBS + 10% DMSO (without antibiotic selection marker). 1. Prepare the freezing medium (70% RPMI 1640 + 20% FBS + 10% DMSO, without antibiotic selection marker) fresh immediately before use. 2. Keep the freezing medium on ice and label cryovials. 3. Transfer cells to a sterile, conical centrifuge tube, and count the cells. 4. Centrifuge the cells at 250 x g for 5 minutes at room temperature and carefully aspirate off the medium. 5. Resuspend the cells at a density of at least 3 x10^6 cells/ml in chilled freezing medium. 6. Aliquot 1 ml of the cell suspension into each cryovial. 7. Freeze cells in the CoolCell freezing container overnight in a -80°C freezer. 8. Transfer vials to liquid nitrogen for long-term storage. |
| Mycoplasma | Negative |
| Format | One frozen vial containing millions of cells |
| Storage | Liquid nitrogen |
| Safety Considerations |
The following safety precautions should be observed. 1. Use pipette aids to prevent ingestion and keep aerosols down to a minimum. 2. No eating, drinking or smoking while handling the stable line. 3. Wash hands after handling the stable line and before leaving the lab. 4. Decontaminate work surface with disinfectant or 70% ethanol before and after working with stable cells. 5. All waste should be considered hazardous. 6. Dispose of all liquid waste after each experiment and treat with bleach. |
| Ship | Dry ice |
| Gene Name | EGFR epidermal growth factor receptor [ Homo sapiens ] |
| Gene Symbol | EGFR |
| Synonyms | ERBB; HER1; mENA; ERBB1; PIG61 |
| Gene Description | epidermal growth factor receptor (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v-erb-b) oncogene homolog, avian) |
| Gene ID | 1956 |
| Uni Prot ID | P00533 |
| m RNA Refseq | NM_005228.3 |
| Protein Refseq | NP_005219.2 |
| Chromosome Location | 7p12 |
| Function | ATP binding; MAP kinase kinase kinase activity; actin filament binding; double-stranded DNA binding; enzyme binding; epidermal growth factor-activated receptor activity; epidermal growth factor-activated receptor activity; identical protein binding; contributes_to nitric-oxide synthase regulator activity; protein binding; protein heterodimerization activity; protein phosphatase binding; protein tyrosine kinase activity; protein tyrosine kinase activity; protein tyrosine kinase activity; receptor signaling protein tyrosine kinase activity; transmembrane receptor protein tyrosine kinase activity; transmembrane signaling receptor activity; |
| Pathway | Adaptive Immune System, organism-specific biosystem; Adherens junction, organism-specific biosystem; Adherens junction, conserved biosystem; Alpha6-Beta4 Integrin Signaling Pathway, organism-specific biosystem; Androgen Receptor Signaling Pathway, organism-specific biosystem; Arf6 signaling events, organism-specific biosystem; Axon guidance, organism-specific biosystem; |
| MIM | 131550 |
The L858R mutation in the Human EGFR gene is another point mutation that results in constitutive activation of the EGFR receptor, leading to enhanced cell proliferation and survival. This mutation is commonly found in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and is associated with resistance to certain EGFR inhibitors.
The Ba/F3 cell line expressing the EGFR-L858R mutation is a valuable tool for studying the effects of this specific mutation on EGFR signaling and its implications for cancer progression. This cell line is particularly useful for drug screening and the development of targeted therapies that can effectively inhibit the activity of the L858R mutant EGFR.
Lung adenocarcinoma frequently harbors mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinase domain, which are critical driver of oncogenesis. Researchers have investigated the unique characteristics of these mutations, particularly focusing on the L858R mutant, which requires asymmetric dimerization for its activation. This dimerization is essential for oncogenic transformation, unlike other mutants such as Ex19Del, Ex20Ins, and L858R/T790M, which demonstrate dimerization-independent activation. Notably, the effectiveness of cetuximab, an EGFR-targeting monoclonal antibody, varies depending on the dimerization dependency of the EGFR mutants, highlighting the need for tailored therapeutic approaches in treating resistant lung cancers.
Figure 1. The researchers employed Ba/F3 cells transformed with various EGFR mutants, treating them with cetuximab to assess growth suppression and receptor degradation effects. (Cho J, et al., 2013)
Creative Biogene's Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line-Ba/F3 is a valuable tool for exploring these therapeutic avenues. This cell line can serve as a model for investigating the mechanisms of resistance in lung cancer therapies and the efficacy of novel treatments targeting EGFR mutations.
The Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line-Ba/F3 is a cell line that expresses a different mutant form of the EGFR gene (L858R), which is also associated with resistance to EGFR inhibitors. This cell line is useful for similar applications as the EGFR-C797S cell line but provides a different context for studying resistance mechanisms.
(1)Comparative Resistance Studies:
By comparing the EGFR-L858R and EGFR-C797S cell lines, researchers can gain insights into the different mechanisms of resistance to EGFR inhibitors. This comparative analysis can lead to the identification of common and distinct targets for overcoming drug resistance.
(2)Personalized Medicine Approaches:
The EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line can be used to model patient-specific cancer cells with the L858R mutation. This can help in testing personalized treatment strategies and in understanding the variability in patient response to EGFR-targeted therapies.
(3)Combination Therapy Development:
By studying the effects of the L858R mutation on EGFR function and signaling, researchers can identify potential synergistic effects of combining different drugs to overcome resistance. This cell line can be used to test various drug combinations and their efficacy in inhibiting resistant cancer cells.
A: The Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line-Ba/F3 provides a controlled cellular environment to study the oncogenic effects of the EGFR L858R mutation. By observing the behavior of these cells in vitro, researchers can gain insights into how this specific mutation leads to uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation, a hallmark of cancer. This model allows for the assessment of signaling pathways activated by the mutated EGFR and the downstream effects on cell survival, migration, and differentiation, all of which are critical in understanding oncogenesis.
A: The Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line-Ba/F3 is an excellent model for screening and evaluating the efficacy of new EGFR TKIs. By treating these cells with various concentrations of TKIs, researchers can assess the compounds' ability to inhibit EGFR activity, thereby observing the impact on cell viability, proliferation, and apoptosis. This preclinical testing is crucial for the development of targeted therapies that can effectively treat EGFR-mutated cancers, such as NSCLC.
A: The Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line-Ba/F3 is distinguished by its stable integration of the L858R mutation in the EGFR gene, which results in a specific activation of downstream signaling pathways. This cell line exhibits increased dependency on EGFR signaling for survival and growth, making it hypersensitive to EGFR inhibition. Additionally, the Ba/F3 background of this cell line provides a unique context for studying the L858R mutation, as it is a hematopoietic cell line that can be easily genetically manipulated, unlike some other cancer cell lines.
A: The Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line-Ba/F3 is instrumental in studying resistance to first-generation EGFR TKIs. By culturing these cells with continuous exposure to these inhibitors, researchers can identify secondary mutations and bypass mechanisms that lead to resistance. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for the design of second and third-generation EGFR inhibitors that can overcome resistance and provide more effective treatment options for patients with EGFR-mutated cancers.
A: Absolutely, the Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line-Ba/F3 is well-suited for investigating the interplay between EGFR signaling and other cellular pathways, such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR and RAS/RAF/MEK. By modulating the activity of these pathways in conjunction with EGFR inhibition, researchers can assess the potential synergistic effects on cell growth and survival. This knowledge is vital for the rational design of combination therapies aimed at enhancing the efficacy of cancer treatments and minimizing the risk of resistance.
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This cell line is optimized for testing oncological responses, specifically how cells with the EGFR-L858R mutation respond to various therapies. The Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line - Ba/F3 provides a direct approach to assess the efficacy of treatments aimed at cancers with this mutation.
We can utilize the Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line - Ba/F3 to conduct drug sensitivity analysis, identifying how cancer cells harboring the L858R mutation react to different chemotherapeutic agents. This analysis is crucial for developing personalized medicine strategies for lung cancer patients.
The cell line aids in the development of personalized therapies by allowing us to test drugs on a specific, clinically relevant mutation. The Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line - Ba/F3 helps in tailoring treatments that are most likely to be effective for patients with the L858R EGFR mutation.
The stable expression of the L858R mutation in the Human EGFR-L858R Stable Cell Line - Ba/F3 allows for detailed analysis of the molecular pathways affected by this mutation. We can investigate how the mutation alters EGFR signaling and promotes oncogenic processes, providing insights critical for effective drug design.
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