BxPC-3

BxPC-3 cells, originating from the pancreatic adenocarcinoma of a 61-year-old female patient who underwent radiation and chemotherapy, have become a fundamental asset in cancer research, particularly for studying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The absence of the SMAD4/DPC4 protein due to homozygous deletions in BxPC 3 cells makes them an invaluable resource for research into pancreatic cancer's genetic landscape.

Tumors grown from BxPC-3 cells in nude mice produce carcinoembryonic antigen, human pancreas cancer-associated antigen, human pancreas-specific antigen, and traces of mucin. This highlights the ability of the cell line to closely replicate the histopathological traits of the primary tumor. The production of mucinous tissues, in particular, underscores the cell line's value for detailed pancreatic adenocarcinoma studies, reflecting the original tumor's characteristics.

BxPC-3 cells' significant expression of angiogenic factors such as interleukin-8 (IL-8), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) opens avenues for exploring angiogenesis in cancer progression and identifying potential therapeutic targets.

In summary, the pancreatic adenocarcinoma cell line BxPC-3 are pivotal in cancer research, especially for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma research. Their lack of SMAD4/DPC4 protein because of homozygous deletions and their ability to replicate the primary tumor's histopathological features, including mucinous tissues, make them invaluable for studying the genetic landscape and pathology of pancreatic cancer.

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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