Organ: mammary gland; breast Cell Type: epithelial
Cellular Products:
luciferase ( [57526] The cell line expresses firefly luciferase under control of the MMTV promoter that contains response elements for both glucocorticoid receptors (GR) and androgen receptors (AR).)
Permits/Forms:
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Isolation:
Isolation date: November 25, 1998
Applications:
assay of androgen receptor ( [57526] MDA-kb2 may be used in an in vitro assay to screen androgen agonist and antagonists and to characterize its specificity and sensitivity to endocrine disrupting chemicals.)
Since both glucocorticoid receptor and androgen receptor are present in the MDA-MB-453 cells, and both receptors can act through the MMTV promoter, compounds that act through either androgen receptor or glucocorticoid receptor activate the MMTV luciferase reporter. Androgen receptor agonists such as dihydrotestosterone, and glucocorticoid receptor agonists such as dexamethasone, corticosterone, and aldosterone induce luciferase expression. Responsiveness of the cell line was monitored over time and was stable for more than 80 passages. The cell line is an in vitro tool for research in endocrine activity of the human androgen receptor and glucocorticoid receptor. It can be used to screen chemicals for both androgen receptor and glucocorticoid receptor mediated activities.
Propagation:
ATCC complete growth medium: The base medium for this cell line is ATCC-formulated Leibovitz's L-15 Medium, Catalog No. 30-2008. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum to a final concentration of 10%. Atmosphere: air, 100% Temperature: 37.0°C
Subculturing:
Protocol: Remove medium, and rinse with 0.25% trypsin, 0.03% EDTA solution. Remove the solution and add an additional 1 to 2 ml of trypsin-EDTA solution. Allow the flask to sit at room temperature (or at 37C) until the cells detach. Add fresh culture medium, aspirate and dispense into new culture flasks. Subcultivation Ratio: A subcultivation ratio of 1:2 to 1:4 is recommended Medium Renewal: Every 2 to 3 days
Preservation:
Freeze medium: Complete growth medium supplemented with 5% (v/v) DMSO Storage temperature: liquid nitrogen vapor phase
Related Products:
Recommended medium (without the additional supplements or serum described under ATCC Medium):ATCC 30-2008
recommended serum:ATCC 30-2020
parental cell line:ATCC HTB-131
References:
57526: Wilson VS, et al. A novel cell line, MDA-kb2, that stably expresses an androgen- and glucocorticoid-responsive reporter for the detection of hormone receptor agonists and antagonists. Toxicol. Sci. 66: 69-81, 2002. PubMed: 11861974
