HBL-52 Cells
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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 | HBL-52 is a human cell line derived from a transitional meningioma grade I, specifically localized at the optic canal. This cell line originates from a female adult patient and exhibits epithelial-like morphology. Meningiomas are typically benign tumors that arise from the meninges, the membranous layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The transitional subtype represents a histological category where the tumor cells demonstrate a mixture of fibrous and meningothelial characteristics. Recent studies have highlighted the responsiveness of HBL-52 cells to resveratrol, a naturally occurring polyphenol with significant anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Resveratrol has been found to inhibit proliferation in HBL-52 meningioma cells, suggesting a potential therapeutic role in managing or treating meningiomas, particularly those located in critical areas like the optic canal. This inhibition of cell proliferation highlights the utility of HBL-52 in pharmacological research and drug testing, providing a valuable model for assessing the efficacy of compounds that may influence tumor growth dynamics. Given its origin and benign nature, the HBL-52 cell line is a valuable model for studying meningioma pathogenesis, particularly in understanding the cellular behaviors and molecular mechanisms underlying the development and progression of meningiomas at unique anatomical sites like the optic canal. |
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| Organism | Human |
| Tissue | Brain |
| Disease | Meningioma, benign cells |
| Synonyms | HBL 52 |
Characteristics
| Age | 47 years |
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| Gender | Female |
| Morphology | Epithelial-like |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | HBL-52 (Cytion catalog number 300188) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 9606 |
| CellosaurusAccession | CVCL_4220 |
Biomolecular Data
| Protein expression | DP (desmoplakin) +, PG (Plakoglobin) +, PP1 -, PP2 +, PP3 - (PP=Plakophilin), Dsc1 -, Dsc2 +, Dsc3 + (Dsc=Desmocollin), Dsg1 -, Dsg2 +, Dsg3 - (Dsg=Desmoglein), N-Cadherin +, PGP2 +. |
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Handling
| Culture Medium | McCoys 5a, w: 3.0 g/L Glucose, w: stable Glutamine, w: 2.0 mM Sodium pyruvate, w: 2.2 g/L NaHCO3 (Cytion article number 820200a) |
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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. |
| Seeding density | 5 x 103 cells/cm2 will yield in a confluent layer in about 4 days. Seeding densities of more than 9x 103 cells/cm2 are not recommended |
| Fluid renewal | 2 to 3 times per week |
| Post-Thaw Recovery | Allow the cells to adhere for at least 24 to 48 hours. |
| Freeze medium | As a cryopreservation medium, we use 50% basal medium + 40% FBS + 10% DMSO, 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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| 300188-201124 | Certificate of Analysis | 23. May. 2025 | 300188 |
| 300188-191124 | Certificate of Analysis | 23. May. 2025 | 300188 |