CT26.WT Cells
USD$395.00*
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 | CT26.WT is a clonally derived cell line from the parent CT26 cell line, which itself was established from a colon carcinoma induced in a BALB/c mouse using the carcinogen N-nitroso-N-methylurethane (NNMU). This cloning process was performed to obtain a cell line with consistent characteristics and reproducible results in experimental setups. As a result, CT26.WT retains the undifferentiated carcinoma phenotype of its progenitor, making it a robust model for studying various aspects of colorectal cancer, including tumor genesis, progression, and the tumor microenvironment. This cell line is extensively used in oncological research, particularly in the study of immune responses to tumors. Its compatibility with BALB/c mice, which are genetically identical to the source of the CT26.WT cells, allows researchers to study the complex interactions between cancer cells and the immune system in a controlled yet biologically relevant setting. The use of CT26.WT in syngeneic murine models helps in the investigation of immunotherapeutic strategies, such as the efficacy of novel immunomodulatory agents and the role of immune checkpoints in cancer progression. This facilitates the development of more effective cancer treatments that can later be adapted for human clinical trials. |
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| Organism | Mouse |
| Tissue | Colon |
| Disease | Mouse colon adenocarcinoma |
| Synonyms | CT26WT |
Characteristics
| Breed/Subspecies | BALB/c |
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| Morphology | Fibroblast |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | CT26.WT (Cytion catalog number 305178) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 10090 |
| CellosaurusAccession | CVCL_7256 |
Biomolecular Data
| Antigen expression | H-2d |
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| Tumorigenic | Yes |
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 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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| 305178-130624 | Certificate of Analysis | 23. May. 2025 | 305178 |