SU-DHL-4

The SU-DHL-4 cell line is derived from a lymphoblast-like cell isolated from the peritoneal effusion of a 38-year-old Caucasian male patient. This cell line represents a model of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), one of the most common types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults. The establishment of this cell line has provided valuable insights into the biology of DLBCL, especially concerning the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying lymphomagenesis and tumor progression.

In research, SU-DHL-4 cells have been extensively utilized to study the efficacy and mechanism of action of various chemotherapeutic and targeted therapeutic agents, reflecting their importance in lymphoma treatment research. The cells express several key immunophenotypic markers associated with B-cell lineage such as CD19 and CD20, which are crucial for the development and function of B-lymphocytes. These markers also make SU-DHL-4 an excellent target for testing B-cell-specific therapies, including monoclonal antibodies and small molecule inhibitors that disrupt critical signaling pathways involved in lymphoma cell survival and proliferation.

37°C, 5% CO₂, humidified atmosphere.

1. Confirm that the vial remains deeply frozen upon delivery, as cells are shipped on dry ice to maintain optimal temperatures during transit.

2. Upon receipt, either store the cryovial immediately at temperatures below -150°C to ensure the preservation of cellular integrity, or proceed to step 3 if immediate culturing is required.

3. For immediate culturing, swiftly thaw the vial by immersing it in a 37°C water bath with clean water and an antimicrobial agent, agitating gently for 40-60 seconds until a small ice clump remains.

4. Perform all subsequent steps under sterile conditions in a flow hood, disinfecting the cryovial with 70% ethanol before opening.

5. Carefully open the disinfected vial and transfer the cell suspension into a 15 ml centrifuge tube containing 8 ml of room-temperature culture medium, mixing gently.

6. Centrifuge the mixture at 300 x g for 3 minutes to separate the cells and carefully discard the supernatant containing residual freezing medium.

7. Gently resuspend the cell pellet in 10 ml of fresh culture medium. For adherent cells, divide the suspension between two T25 culture flasks; for suspension cultures, transfer all the medium into one T25 flask to promote effective cell interaction and growth.

8. Adhere to established subculture protocols for continued growth and maintenance of the cell line, ensuring reliable experimental outcomes.

Mycoplasma contamination is excluded using both PCR-based assays and luminescence-based mycoplasma detection methods.

To ensure there is no bacterial, fungal, or yeast contamination, cell cultures are subjected to daily visual inspections.

For long-term preservation, place vials in vapor-phase liquid nitrogen at about −150 to −196 °C. Storage at −80 °C is acceptable only as a short interim step before transfer to liquid nitrogen.

Cryopreserved cell lines are shipped on dry ice in validated, insulated packaging with sufficient refrigerant to maintain approximately −78 °C throughout transit. On receipt, inspect the container immediately and transfer vials without delay to appropriate storage.

At Cytion, we stand behind the quality and viability of our products. We guarantee that our cells will be viable at the start of culture for 60 days after shipment from our facilities. We assure that all materials conform to the specifications described in the Certificate of Analysis and/or Product Sheet.

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