HCC1428 Cells
USD$550.00*
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 | HCC1428 is a human breast cancer cell line classified as luminal B based on global gene expression profiling. It originates from a primary breast tumor and retains key characteristics of luminal-type breast cancers, including expression of estrogen receptor (ER). In comparative transcriptomic analyses across breast cancer cell lines and primary tumors, HCC1428 consistently clustered with luminal B subtype tumors, which are distinguished by higher proliferation indices and a gene expression signature distinct from luminal A tumors. Functionally, HCC1428 cells exhibit intermediate levels of proliferation and differentiation relative to other breast cancer subtypes. They are estrogen-responsive and maintain a mature luminal phenotype, expressing markers associated with differentiated epithelial lineages of the mammary gland. In preclinical studies, luminal B cell lines like HCC1428 are often employed to evaluate endocrine therapies and resistance mechanisms, given their partial dependence on ER signaling combined with increased proliferative capacity compared to luminal A subtypes. HCC1428 is also part of the Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia (CCLE), which provides integrated datasets of genetic, transcriptomic, and pharmacologic profiles. These data indicate that HCC1428 carries gene expression and copy number alterations typical of ER-positive, luminal-type breast cancers. This cell line is therefore a valuable model for studying hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, particularly in the context of luminal B-specific biology and response to targeted therapies. |
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| Organism | Human |
| Tissue | Metastatic |
| Disease | Breast adenocarcinoma |
| Metastatic site | Pleural effusion |
| Synonyms | HCC-1428, Hamon Cancer Center 1428 |
Characteristics
| Age | 49 years |
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| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Morphology | Epithelial |
| Cell type | Epithelial cell |
| Growth properties | Adherent, large epithelial cells with occasional vacuole formation |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | HCC1428 (Cytion catalog number 305782) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 9606 |
| CellosaurusAccession | CVCL_1252 |
Biomolecular Data
| Antigen expression | Epithelial glycoprotein 2 [EGP2] positive; cytokeratin 19 positive; Her2-neu negative; p53 negative |
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| Oncogenes | Her2/neu-; p53- |
| Mutational profile | Mutation: Gene fusion, ABCG1 + HGNC, SLC37A1, Name(s)=SLC37A1-ABCG1. Mutation, FHIT, Unexplicit, Ex4del, Homozygous |
| Karyotype | Polyploid |
Handling
| Culture Medium | DMEM:Ham's F12 (1:1), w: 3.1 g/L Glucose, w: 2.5 mM L-Glutamine, w: 15 mM HEPES, w: 0.5 mM Sodium pyruvate, w: 1.2 g/L NaHCO3 (Cytion article number 820400a) |
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| Supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS |
| Dissociation Reagent | Accutase |
| Doubling time | 88 hours |
| 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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| Metastatic site: | Pleural effusion |
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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| 305782-031125 | Certificate of Analysis | 05. Dec. 2025 | 305782 |