BALB/3T3 clone A31 Cells

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Product number: 305155

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Description	BALB/3T3 clone A31, a fibroblast cell line developed by S.A. Aaronson and G.T. Todaro in 1968, originates from disaggregated 14- to 17-day-old BALB/c mouse embryos. This cell line is a fundamental tool in the study of cellular biology, particularly noted for its capacity to support virus growth and susceptibility to oncogenic transformations. Characteristically, these cells are spindle-shaped fibroblasts that can act as multipotential mesenchymal cells. They demonstrate the potential to differentiate into various tissues depending on microenvironmental influences or culture conditions, underlining their versatility in experimental models. The cell culture practices for BALB/3T3 clone A31 involve repeated transfers before reaching confluence to minimize cell-cell contact, promoting characteristics such as contact inhibition of cell division, growth at high dilution, and low saturation density. These cells exhibit a karyotype variability with a modal number of 78 chromosomes, ranging from 62 to 109, predominantly featuring telocentric or acrocentric chromosomes. Despite occasional reports of cytogenetic instability, BALB/3T3 A31 cells maintain a non-tumorigenic status, though they show tumorigenic properties when cultured in semisolid mediums. Notably, they are highly susceptible to transformation by oncogenic DNA viruses like SV40 and murine sarcoma virus, and have tested negative for the ectromelia virus (mousepox), adding another layer of value for virological and oncological research.
Organism	Mouse
Tissue	Embryo
Synonyms	BALB/c 3T3 clone A31, Balb/c3T3, BALB/c 3T3, Balb/c 3T3, BALB/3T3, Balb/3T3-4-Cl31, 3T3 clone A31, BALB/3T3 cl. A31, BALB 3T3 clone A31, BALB/3T3 (clone A31), B/C3T3, 3T3-A31, 3T3(A31), A31, A31N

Age	Embryo, 14 to 17 days gestation
Morphology	Fibroblast
Growth properties	Adherent

Citation	BALB/3T3 clone A31 (Cytion catalog number 305155)
Biosafety level	2

Tumorigenic	No, the cells were not tumorigenic in immunosuppressed mice, but did form colonies in semisolid medium.

Culture Medium	DMEM, w: 4.5 g/L Glucose, w: 4 mM L-Glutamine, w: 3.7 g/L NaHCO3, w: 1.0 mM Sodium pyruvate (Cytion article number 820300a)
Medium supplements	Supplement the medium with 10% FBS
Passaging solution	Accutase
Subculturing	Remove the old medium from the adherent cells and wash them with PBS that lacks calcium and magnesium. For T25 flasks, use 3-5 ml of PBS, and for T75 flasks, use 5-10 ml. Then, cover the cells completely with Accutase, using 1-2 ml for T25 flasks and 2.5 ml for T75 flasks. Let the cells incubate at room temperature for 8-10 minutes to detach them. After incubation, gently mix the cells with 10 ml of medium to resuspend them, then centrifuge at 300xg for 3 minutes. Discard the supernatant, resuspend the cells in fresh medium, and transfer them into new flasks that already contain fresh medium.
Split ratio	1:2 to 1:4
Fluid renewal	2 to 3 times per week
Freeze medium	As a cryopreservation medium, use complete growth medium (including FBS) + 10% DMSO for adequate post-thaw viability, or CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100), which includes optimized osmoprotectants and metabolic stabilizers to enhance recovery and reduce cryo-induced stress.
Handling of cryopreserved cultures	Confirm that the vial remains deeply frozen upon delivery, as cells are shipped on dry ice to maintain optimal temperatures during transit. 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. 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. Perform all subsequent steps under sterile conditions in a flow hood, disinfecting the cryovial with 70% ethanol before opening. 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. Centrifuge the mixture at 300 x g for 3 minutes to separate the cells and carefully discard the supernatant containing residual freezing medium. 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. Adhere to established subculture protocols for continued growth and maintenance of the cell line, ensuring reliable experimental outcomes.

Sterility	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.
STR profile	M_18-3: 18 M_4-2: 21.3 M_6-7: 12 M_3-2: 14 M_19-2: 14 M_7-1: 25.2 M_1-1: 16 M_Sex: x M_8-1: 13 M_2-1: 11,16 M_15-3: 22.3 M_6-4: 18 M_11-2: 17 M_1-2: 17 M_17-2: 15,16 M_12-1: 16 M_5-5: 14 M_X-1: 25 M_13-1: 15.2,16.2 Human D4/D8: -

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