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HeLa

HeLa

Catalogue No.

93021013

Cell Line Name

HeLa

Cell Line Description

Derived from a cervical carcinoma from a 31 year old female. This was the first aneuploid line derived from human tissue maintained in continuous cell culture. Susceptible to Poliovirus type I and adenovirus type 3. Identified as a contaminant in many other cell lines. The cells should be handled under laboratory containment level 2. Ethnicity: Black.

Characteristics

Tissue of Origin

Cervix

DNA profile (STR Profile)

Amelogenin: X
CSF1PO: 9,10
D5S818: 11,12
D7S820: 8,12
D13S317: 12,13.3
D16S539: 9,10
TH01: 7
TPOX: 8,12
vWA: 16,18

Karyotype

aneuploid

Applications

Virus studies

Disease

Adenocarcinoma

Culture Conditions

Cell Type

Epithelial

Subculture Routine

Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:10 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.05% trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.

Culture Medium

EMEM (EBSS) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 10% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS).

Growth Mode

Adherent

Additional Info

Depositor

Obtained from ATCC

Country of Origin

United States

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Applications

References

Cancer Res 1952;12:264; Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 1954;87:480

Available Formats

  • Frozen

If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: HeLa (ECACC 93021013).

Unless specified otherwise, at ECACC we routinely handle all of our cell lines at containment level 2 in accordance with the ACDP guidelines (Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens) (UK). All cell cultures have the potential to carry as yet unidentified adventitious agents. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. ACDP Guidance: Biological agents: Managing the risks in laboratories and healthcare premises.

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