15P-1 Cells
CAD$545.10*
Products are shipped frozen on dry ice in cryotubes. Each cryotube typically contains 3 × 106 cells for adherent lines or 5 × 106 cells for suspension lines (refer to the batch CoA for details).
General information
| Description | 15p-1 cells are a mammalian cell line derived from Mus musculus, specifically utilized for the study of cellular responses to steroid hormones. Originating from the testicular tissue of mice, these cells exhibit a unique sensitivity to androgens, which makes them particularly valuable in endocrinology and cancer research. The 15p-1 cell line expresses the androgen receptor (AR), enabling the study of androgenic effects on gene expression, cell growth, and differentiation processes. Characteristically, 15p-1 cells are used to explore the molecular pathways influenced by androgens and their role in diseases such as prostate cancer. They provide a controlled in vitro environment to dissect the interactions between androgens and their cellular receptors, facilitating insights into both normal physiological and pathological states. This cell line is also instrumental in screening potential pharmaceuticals targeting androgen-related pathways, contributing to the development of therapeutic strategies. Maintained under standard cell culture conditions, 15p-1 cells require a medium enriched with fetal bovine serum (FBS) and an optimal temperature of 37°C, along with a CO2 concentration of 5% to mimic physiological conditions. Rigorous quality control is essential to preserve their genetic and phenotypic characteristics, ensuring reliable and reproducible results in research applications. |
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| Organism | Mouse, transgenic |
| Tissue | Testis |
Characteristics
| Breed/Subspecies | C57BL/6 x DBA/2 |
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| Age | 6 months |
| Gender | Male |
| Morphology | Epithelial |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | 15P-1 (Cytion catalog number 305191) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 10090 |
| CellosaurusAccession | CVCL_6552 |
| GMO Status | GMO-S1: This mouse testis cell line (15P-1) contains the MPyV large T antigen introduced via an MPyV-based vector, supporting transformation and sustained proliferation. The modification is integrated into murine testis-derived cells. This classification applies only within Germany and may differ elsewhere. |
Biomolecular Data
Handling
| 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) |
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| Supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS |
| Dissociation Reagent | Accutase |
| Subculturing | First, 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. |
| Fluid renewal | 2 to 3 times per week |
| Freeze medium | As a cryopreservation medium, we 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. |
| Thawing and Culturing Cells |
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| Incubation Atmosphere | 37°C, 5% CO2, humidified atmosphere. |
| Shipping Conditions | 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. |
| Storage Conditions | 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. |
Quality Control & Molecular Analysis
| 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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Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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| 305191-300525 | Certificate of Analysis | 18. Aug. 2025 | 305191 |