Ana-1 Cells
CAD$593.40*
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 | The Ana-1 cell line is a murine macrophage cell line derived from the ascites of a BALB/c mouse with a methylcholanthrene-induced tumor. This cell line is extensively used in immunological research due to its ability to produce a variety of cytokines and its role in the innate immune response. Ana-1 cells exhibit phagocytic activity and are capable of producing nitric oxide (NO), which is crucial for the cytotoxic response against pathogens and tumor cells. Furthermore, Ana-1 cells have been employed as a model system to study macrophage activation and the signaling pathways involved in immune responses. The cells respond to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation by upregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, making them suitable for investigations into the molecular mechanisms of inflammation and the host defense system. Their compatibility with various immunological assays also makes them valuable for drug screening and for understanding macrophage interactions with other cell types in the immune system. |
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| Organism | Mouse |
| Tissue | Bone marrow |
| Synonyms | ANA-1, ANA1 |
Characteristics
| Breed/Subspecies | C57BL/6 |
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| Morphology | Macrophage |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | Ana-1 (Cytion catalog number 305172) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 10090 |
| CellosaurusAccession | CVCL_0142 |
Biomolecular Data
Handling
| Culture Medium | RPMI 1640, w: 2.0 mM stable Glutamine, w: 2.0 g/L NaHCO3 (Cytion article number 820700a) |
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| Supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS, 1% P/S |
| Dissociation Reagent | Accutase |
| Subculturing | Gather the suspension cells in a 15 ml tube and gently wash the adherent cells with PBS lacking calcium and magnesium (use 3-5 ml for T25 flasks and 5-10 ml for T75 flasks). Apply Accutase (1-2 ml for T25 flasks, 2.5 ml for T75 flasks) ensuring full coverage of the cell layer. Allow the cells to incubate at room temperature for 10 minutes. Following incubation, combine and centrifuge both the suspension and adherent cells. After centrifugation, carefully resuspend the cell pellet and transfer the cell suspension into new flasks containing 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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