The Luciferase Reporter Cell Line T84 is engineered to express luciferase reporter genes for monitoring gene expression and signaling pathways. Transcriptional regulation, protein-protein interactions, and intracellular signaling dynamics are among the many topics covered by luciferase reporter assays in research. T84 cells are a transplantable human cancer cell line derived from lung metastases of a 72-year-old male colon cancer patient. BALB/c nude mice were implanted with tumor tissue subcutaneously, and the animals were serially passaged. The cell line preserved the colon cancer histological features during the passages in nude mice. In athymic nude mice, T84 cells were formed after 23 passages.
T84 cells carry receptors for several peptide hormones and neurotransmitters involved in directional electrolyte transport, and they form monolayers with tight junctions and desmosomes. Positive keratin immunoperoxidase staining demonstrates the presence of tight junctions and desmosomes between contacting cells.
Conditions related to culture need to be considered: 1. During cultivation, these cells often develop in high-density aggregates that cause partial cell death and the appearance of floating cells and debris. Their rapid metabolism necessitates quick changes in media. 2. During cell culture, floating cells may be seen; these are most evident the day following passage. Nevertheless, adherent development can be sustained by switching the media every two to three days.
The Hippo pathway plays a crucial role in maintaining tissue balance, regulating organ size, and influencing tumorigenesis. In order to determine the gene regulatory regions and transcription factors essential for intestinal expression, the researchers used the Luciferase Reporter Cell Line - T84 to study the transcriptional regulation of YAP1 in intestinal cells. Via bioinformatic research, intragenic enhancers in the YAP1 gene may exist in CDX2 and HNF4α chromatin immunoprecipitated DNA from differentiated Caco-2 cells. The researchers verified one strong enhancer of YAP1 promoter activity by transfecting Caco-2 and T84 cells with luciferase-expressing YAP1 promoter-reporter constructs including these enhancer sites. Using an electrophoretic mobility shift assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays in Caco-2 cells, in silico analysis was used to identify the binding sites of CDX2 and HNF4α.
Figure 1. The researchers transfected Caco-2, T84, LS174T, DLD-1, SW480, and HT-29 cells with pGL4.10 luciferase reporter constructs containing the YAP1 promoter and +82 kb enhancer, measuring relative luciferase/β-galactosidase activity. HEK293 cells served as non-intestinal controls. (Larsen S, et al., 2019)
1. Gene expression and signal transduction studies: T84 cells provide a powerful tool for monitoring gene expression and signal transduction pathways by expressing the Luciferase reporter gene. The Luciferase reporter gene can be used to study transcriptional regulation, protein interactions, and intracellular signal transduction dynamics. Using bioluminescence technology, researchers can monitor these biological processes in real time and evaluate the effects of different treatments or stimuli on gene expression and signaling pathways.
2. Colon cancer model: The histological characteristics of colon cancer are retained by subcutaneous transplantation and serial passage in BALB/c nude mice. This cell line maintains the characteristics of colon cancer during passage, making it a valuable model for studying the pathogenesis, progression, and treatment of colon cancer, and helps to understand the metastasis and invasive behavior of colon cancer.
3. Electrolyte transport studies: T84 cells carry a variety of peptide hormones and neurotransmitter receptors, which can study the mechanism of directional electrolyte transport. These cells form a monolayer of cells with tight junctions and desmosomes, which are displayed by positive keratin immunoperoxidase staining, providing a reliable model for electrolyte balance and transport studies, especially when studying the function of intestinal epithelial cells.
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Luciferase Reporter Cell Line - What is the expression level of the luciferase reporter gene of T84 cell line in T84 cells?
A: The expression level of luciferase reporter genes is usually higher in T84 cells to ensure the reliability and detectability of experimental signals. Specific expression levels can be quantified through luciferase activity assays. High expression levels mean that a clear luciferase signal can be obtained even with lower concentrations of inducers or inhibitors in experiments, thereby improving the sensitivity and accuracy of experiments.
What types of experimental designs is this cell line suitable for?
A: Luciferase Reporter Cell Line - T84 is suitable for a variety of experimental designs, including drug screening, gene function research, signaling pathway analysis, etc. As a human colon cancer cell line, T84 cells are particularly suitable for studying signaling pathways and drug responses related to intestinal epithelial cells. For example, specific regulatory elements can be transfected, the regulatory effect of candidate drugs on these elements can be evaluated, and quantitative analysis can be performed through changes in luciferase activity.
What are the culture conditions and stability of the cell line?
A: The culture conditions of the T84 cell line need to be strictly controlled, including using appropriate culture media (such as RPMI-1640 containing 10% fetal calf serum) and maintaining a constant temperature culture environment of 37°C and 5% CO2. This cell line has been genetically edited to stably integrate the luciferase gene, thus maintaining stable luciferase expression during passage. This stability ensures the repeatability and reliability of experimental results, which is particularly important for long-term experiments.
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Timely delivery
I have recently used the Luciferase Reporter Cell Line - T84 for gene expression monitoring and it feels very good. First of all, the merchant shipped the goods in a timely manner, and the cells were in good condition after receiving them. Although cells will form high-density aggregation during the culture process, good growth status can be maintained as long as the culture medium is replaced in time. Especially in monitoring transcriptional regulation and protein-protein interactions, the Luciferase signal is very clear and the data is reliable.
High cell activity
The Luciferase Reporter Cell Line - T84 used this time was very much in line with my expectations. Cell lines are particularly good at monitoring protein interactions and intracellular signaling, making them a great addition to the laboratory.
Stable reflection
The experience using Luciferase Reporter Cell Line - T84 has been very good. The cells were packaged and shipped very professionally and were in excellent condition when received. The performance of the Luciferase reporter gene is also very stable and can accurately reflect changes in gene expression and signaling pathways. This cell line is very effective in studying cancer signaling pathways and is highly recommended.
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