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HCT 116 Cell Line

General Information
OrganismHomo sapiens, human
Cell Line DescriptionHCT116 is a human colorectal carcinoma cell line initiated from an adult male. The cells are adherent with an epithelial morphology. Following implantation into immunocompromised mice, the cells form primary tumors and distant metastases. In vitro, HCT116 cells grow with a doubling time of about 18 hours. They are suitable for in vivo and in vitro experimentation. Immunocompromised mice can be used for in life studies, and will form tumors and metastases following implantation of the cells.
TissueColon
MorphologyEpithelial
DiseaseColorectal carcinoma
Product FormatFrozen
Growth ModeAdherent
GenderMale
ApplicationsThe cell line has been used to:
  1. study the importance of cyclin D1 for the activity of lithocholic acid hydroxyamide (LCAHA);
  2. study the effects of different amounts of transferrin within the polyethyleneimine (PEI)-small interfering RNA (siRNA) complexes on the uptake of fluorescently-labeled siRNA;
  3. determine the effect of polyamine transport system (PTS) in the selective uptake of Quilamine HQ1-44, an iron chelator;
  4. tumourigenicity studies.
Shipped inDry ice
Storage Temperature−196°C
Culture Conditions and Handling
Subculturing
  1. Remove and discard culture medium.
  2. Briefly rinse the cell layer with sterile, 1x PBS, or 0.25% (w/v) Trypsin-0.53% (w/v) EDTA solution in order to remove all traces of serum, which can inhibit trypsin activity.
  3. Add 2.0-3.0 ml of pre-warmed Trypsin/EDTA solution to the flask, and use a microscope to periodically check the cells until the cell layer is dispersed (about 5-15 minutes). Note: In order to avoid clumping, it is preferable to avoid agitating the cells by bumping or shaking the flask during trypsinization. Difficult to detach cells can be placed in an incubator at 37°C to aid in detachment.
  4. Add 7.0-8.0 mL of complete growth medium and aspirate cells by gently pipetting.
  5. Aliquot the dispersed cells into new culture vessels.
  6. Incubate cultures at 37°C and 5% CO2.
Split RatioA subcultivation ratio of 1:3 to 1:8 is recommended
Medium RenewalEvery 2 to 3 days
Incubation ConditionCarbon dioxide (CO2), 5%; 37°C
Growth ConditionsGrowth and plating efficiency are enhanced by using a feeder layer of murine fibroblasts.
Freeze MediumComplete growth media 45%; USDA approved FBS 50%; DMSO 5%

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