DMS-114

DMS-114 is a human small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cell line with unique features distinguishing it from other SCLC subtypes. Recent research has indicated that DMS-114, previously classified within the YAP1-expressing SCLC category (SCLC-Y), harbors pathogenic mutations in SMARCA4, an ATPase subunit of the SWI/SNF chromatin-remodeling complex. These mutations are associated with the absence of RB1 mutations, contrary to the typical mutational landscape of SCLC, which commonly features concurrent TP53 and RB1 alterations. This cell line's profile includes reduced expression of SMARCA4 mRNA and protein, contributing to its reclassification as a SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumor (SMARCA4-UT) rather than a traditional SCLC. Morphological assessments have shown that DMS-114 aligns more closely with thoracic SMARCA4-UT, exhibiting traits such as lower neuroendocrine marker expression and a distinctive immunohistochemical profile.

The revised classification of DMS-114 as a SMARCA4-deficient malignancy rather than SCLC has significant implications for its use as a preclinical model. It serves as an important resource for studying therapeutic strategies targeting SMARCA4-related pathways and investigating the biology of aggressive thoracic cancers that mimic SCLC. Unlike conventional SCLC, SMARCA4-deficient tumors, including DMS-114, often present with unique gene expression profiles marked by high YAP1 expression, loss of certain neuroendocrine markers, and distinct molecular vulnerabilities. This insight underscores the necessity of comprehensive molecular and histopathological analysis for accurate tumor classification and the development of effective treatment strategies.

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.

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