Immortalized Rat Embryonic Fibroblasts (18IM)

Cat. No.
T0354
Unit
1x10⁶ cells / 1.0 ml
Price
$2,240.00

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Cat. No. T0354
Name Immortalized Rat Embryonic Fibroblasts (18IM)
Description

Immortalized Rat Embryonic Fibroblasts (18IM) are derived from rat embryonic fibroblasts isolated from 13 to 14 day old fetuses which were transfected with a plasmid containing S18-2. Transfected cells were selected for with 0.5 mg/mL G418. 18IM cells display embryonic stem cell-like properties after immortalization and subsequent loss of mesodermal markers thereafter.  Loss of contact inhibition was also observed and cells were also capable of showing anchorage-independent growth. 

Immunostaining showed the presence of stem cell markers, such as SSEA-1, and the loss of mesodermal markers, such as vimentin and smooth muscle actin. RT-PCR also confirmed the loss of mesodermal markers, FUT4 and vimentin, and an up-regulation of stem cell markers, Sox2 and Oct3/4.  This cell line may be useful as a model for the role of S18-2 in other cell types and further studies in the binding partners of S18-2 in differentiated tissues.  Western blot analysis for presence of S18-2 in cells.

Organism Rat (R. norvegicus)
Tissue Embryo
Growth Properties Adherent, polygonal
Cell Type Immortalized Cells
Unit 1x10⁶ cells / 1.0 ml
Storage Condition Vapor phase of liquid nitrogen, or below -130°C.
Shipping Conditions Ship with dry ice.
Product Format Frozen
Intended Use This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use.
BioSafety II
Certificate of Analysis For batch-specific test results, refer to the applicable certificate of analysis that can be found at www.abmgood.com.
Growth Conditions Use of PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. PriGrow V (TM015) + 5% FBS + 0.5 mg/ml G418 (G271) +1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂
Unpacking and Storage Instructions

1. Visually examine the packaging containers for signs of leakage or breakage.

2. Immediately transfer frozen cells from dry ice packaging to a temperature below -130°C, preferably in liquid nitrogen vapor phase storage, until ready for use.

To ensure the highest level of viability, thaw the vial and initiate culture as soon as possible upon receipt. If continued storage is desired, the vial should only be stored below -130°C or in liquid nitrogen vapor phase. Do not store at -70°C, as it will result in loss of viability.


Thawing Protocol

1. Thaw cells quickly in a 37°C water bath while agitating gently (maximum 2 minutes). The vial cap should be kept above the water level to minimize the risk of contamination.

2. Decontaminate the vial by spraying and wiping the exterior of the vial with 70% ethanol. From this point onwards, all operations should be strictly carried out inside a biological safety cabinet using aseptic conditions.

3. Transfer the cell suspension into a 15ml sterile conical tube containing 5ml of pre-warmed, complete growth media. Centrifuge cells at 125xg for 5-7 minutes.

4. Aspirate the supernatant without disturbing the cell pellet. Re-suspend the cell pellet in the recommended pre-warmed, complete growth media and dispense into a T25 culture flask.

5. Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.

Subculture Protocol

Volumes given below are for a T75 flask; proportionally increase or decrease the volume as required per culture vessel size. Subculture cells once the culture vessel is 80% confluent.

1. Aspirate the culture media, and add 2-3ml of pre-warmed 0.25% Trypsin-EDTA to the culture vessel.

2. Observe the cells under a microscope to confirm detachment (typically within 2-10 minutes). Cells that are difficult to detach can be put in 37°C, for several minutes to facilitate detachment.

3. Neutralize Trypsin-EDTA by adding an equal volume of the complete growth media into the culture vessel.

4. Transfer the culture suspension into a sterile centrifuge tube, and centrifuge at 125xg for 5 minutes. The actual centrifuge duration and speed may vary depending on the cell type.

5. Aspirate the supernatant, and re-suspend the pellet with pre-warmed fresh complete growth media. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels, as desired.

6. Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.

Cryopreservation Cryopreservation Medium (TM024), or complete growth media with 10% DMSO.
Seeding Density (cells/cm2) 20,000 – 100,000
Split Ratio 1:2 to 1:3
Population Doubling Time (h) 46 - 56
Immortalization Method Transfection of plasmid encoded with GFP-fused S18–2 (GFP-S18–2) carrying a neomycin resistance gene
Expression SSEA-1, Sox2 and Oct3/4
Warranty abm warrants that cell lines shall be viable upon initiation of culture for a period of thirty (30) days after shipment and that they shall meet the specifications on the applicable abm Material Product Information sheet, certificate of analysis, and/or catalog description. Such thirty (30) day period is referred to herein as the "Warranty Period”.
Disclaimer

1. Sale of this item is subjected to the completion of a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) by the purchasing individual/institution for each cell line. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at licensing@abmgood.com.

2. All test parameters provided in the CoA are conducted using abm's standardized culture system and The stated values may vary under the end-user's culture conditions. Please verify that the product is suitable for your studies by referencing published papers or ordering RNA (0.5 μg, Cat.# C207, $450.00) or cell lysate (100 μg, Cat.# C206, $600.00) to perform preliminary experiments, or alternatively use our Gene Expression Assay Service (Cat# C138). All sales are final.

3. We recommend live cell shipments for ease of cell transfer and this option can be requested at the time of order placement. Please note that the end-user will need to evaluate the feasibility of live cell shipment by taking into account the final destination's temperature variation and its geographical location.

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6. abm warrants that cell lines shall be viable upon initiation of culture for a period of thirty (30) days after shipment and that they shall meet the specifications on the applicable abm Material Product Information sheet, certificate of analysis, and/or catalog description. Such thirty (30) day period is referred to herein as the "Warranty Period".

Depositor Karolinska Institutet
Application Research Use Only.
Material Citation If use of this material results in a scientific publication, please cite the material in the following manner: Applied Biological Materials Inc, Cat. No. T0354
Print & Download Datasheet
  • Kashuba, E., Pavan Yenamandra, S., Darekar, S. D., Yurchenko, M., Kashuba, V., Klein, G., & Szekely, L. (2009). MRPS18-2 protein immortalizes primary rat embryonic fibroblasts and endows them with stem cell-like properties. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 106(47), 19866–19871. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0911545106

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