KHM-5M Cells
General information
Description | The KHM-5M cell line is an important model derived from a patient with undifferentiated thyroid carcinoma complicated by neutrophilia and malignant pleurisy. This cell line is characterized by its significant production of neutrophil chemotactic factors, specifically human interleukin 8 (IL-8) and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). These factors are crucial in the recruitment and activation of neutrophils, which play a pivotal role in the immune response and inflammation. The KHM-5M cells were shown to possess extreme chemotactic activity, a trait that was substantiated through in vitro experiments using conditioned media from the cells and the modified Boyden chamber technique. Additionally, KHM-5M cells were transplanted into nude rats, where the infiltration of neutrophils was observed in and around the transplanted tumor tissue. This finding underscores the relevance of KHM-5M as a model for studying the interactions between tumor cells and the immune microenvironment, particularly in relation to neutrophil recruitment and function. The cell line also serves as a valuable tool for investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying cytokine production in cancer and the subsequent modification of pathological features. Through DNA cloning techniques, the chemotactic activities attributed to IL-8 and GM-CSF were confirmed, solidifying the KHM-5M cell line as a significant resource for research into cytokine-driven tumor-immune interactions. |
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Organism | Human |
Tissue | Thyroid |
Disease | Thyroid gland anaplastic carcinoma |
Metastatic site | Pleural effusion |
Synonyms | KHM/5M, KHM5M |
Characteristics
Age | 65 years |
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Gender | Male |
Morphology | Fibroblast |
Growth properties | Adherent |
Identifiers / Biosafety / Citation
Citation | KHM-5M (Cytion catalog number 305148) |
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Biosafety level | 1 |
Expression / Mutation
Handling
Culture Medium | RPMI 1640, w: 2.1 mM stable Glutamine, w: 2.0 g/L NaHCO3 (Cytion article number 820700a) |
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Medium supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS |
Passaging solution | Accutase |
Doubling time | 27 hours |
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 1:5 |
Fluid renewal | 2 to 3 times per week |
Freeze medium | CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100) |
Handling of cryopreserved cultures |
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Quality control / Genetic profile / HLA
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. |
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STR profile |
Amelogenin: x,x
CSF1PO: 12,13
D13S317: 8,11
D16S539: 10
D5S818: 12
D7S820: 10,11
TH01: 7
TPOX: 8
vWA: 18
D3S1358: 15
D21S11: 28,31
D18S51: 16,19
Penta E: 11,18
Penta D: 9,11
D8S1179: 13
FGA: 22,23
D6S1043: 13,19
D2S1338: 19,23
D12S391: 18,21
D19S433: 14
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