HCC1143 Cells
CAD$759.00*
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 HCC1143 cell line is derived from a human triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), specifically lacking estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and HER2 expression. This cell line is known for its use in modeling aggressive breast cancer phenotypes and understanding mechanisms underlying treatment resistance. HCC1143 exhibits distinct characteristics, including heterogeneity in cell subpopulations, contributing to its relevance in research focused on phenotypic plasticity and tumor cell state transitions. Studies utilizing HCC1143 have demonstrated that different cell states within the line can transition between luminal, basal, and mesenchymal differentiation states under therapeutic pressures, highlighting its role in studying therapy-induced phenotypic changes and drug resistance mechanisms. HCC1143 cells have been used in various experimental contexts, including investigations of resistance mechanisms to chemotherapy agents like paclitaxel. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revealed subpopulations with differential gene expression profiles linked to treatment resistance. For example, specific subpopulations such as AKR1C3+, IDO1+, and HEY1+ cells have shown increased representation following prolonged paclitaxel treatment, suggesting their role as drug-resistant phenotypes. These subtypes are associated with pathways involving reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammatory responses, and cell cycle regulation, indicating complex adaptations that facilitate survival under chemotherapeutic stress. Research on HCC1143 has also extended to targeted therapy studies. The application of inhibitors targeting components like ADAM-17 has shown potential in reducing the invasiveness and proliferation of this cell line, supporting its application as a model for testing novel anticancer strategies. These findings underscore HCC1143’s value for exploring both therapeutic responses and the underlying cellular dynamics that drive drug resistance in TNBC. |
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| Organism | Human |
| Tissue | Breast |
| Disease | Carcinoma |
| Synonyms | HCC-1143, Hamon Cancer Center 1144 |
Characteristics
| Age | 52 years |
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| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Morphology | Epithelial-like |
| Cell type | Epithelial cell |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | HCC1143 (Cytion catalog number 305545) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 9606 |
| CellosaurusAccession | CVCL_1245 |
Biomolecular Data
| Protein expression | Epithelial glycoprotein 2 (EGP2), cytokeratin 19 |
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| Oncogenes | Her2/neu-, p53+ |
| Mutational profile | Mutation: TP53, p.Arg248Gln (c.743G>A), homozygous |
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 |
| Dissociation Reagent | 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 TrypLE Express, 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 | 3 to 4 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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| 305545-031125 | Certificate of Analysis | 05. Dec. 2025 | 305545 |