L-WRN 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 | The L-WRN cell line is a murine fibroblast cell line derived from the L cells, which are mouse fibroblasts originally isolated from connective tissue. L-WRN cells have been engineered to stably express Wnt3a, R-spondin 3, and Noggin. These factors are critical for the growth and maintenance of intestinal organoids and stem cell cultures. The overexpression of these proteins enhances the proliferation and differentiation of intestinal stem cells, making L-WRN cells a valuable tool for studying intestinal biology and disease modeling. In addition to their application in organoid culture, L-WRN cells serve as a robust model for investigating Wnt signaling pathways. Wnt signaling is pivotal in regulating cell fate, proliferation, and migration during development and in adult tissues. By providing a consistent and controlled source of Wnt3a, R-spondin 3, and Noggin, L-WRN cells facilitate research into the molecular mechanisms underlying these processes. Researchers can use these cells to dissect the roles of these signaling molecules in various biological contexts, including cancer, tissue regeneration, and developmental biology. Overall, the L-WRN cell line is a powerful tool in biomedical research due to its ability to support the growth of complex three-dimensional cultures and its utility in studying key signaling pathways. Its role in the advancement of intestinal stem cell research and its contributions to our understanding of Wnt signaling highlight its importance in the field of cellular and molecular biology. |
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| Organism | Mouse |
| Tissue | Connective tissue |
| Applications | 3D cell culture |
Characteristics
| Breed/Subspecies | C3H/An |
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| Age | 100 days |
| Gender | Male |
| Morphology | Fibroblast |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | L-WRN (Cytion catalog number 300641) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 9606 |
| CellosaurusAccession | CVCL_DA06 |
| GMO Status | GMO-S1: This murine NIH-3T3-derived cell line (L-WRN) contains expression constructs for Wnt3a, R-spondin-3, and Noggin, including SV40 DNA sequences and dual antibiotic markers (hph and Tn5-neo), enabling secretion of these signaling molecules. The inserts are stably present in NIH-3T3-based cells. This classification applies only within Germany and may differ elsewhere. |
Biomolecular Data
| Protein expression | Wnt-3A, R-spondin, noggin |
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Handling
| Culture Medium | DMEM, w: 4.5 g/L Glucose, w: 4 mM L-Glutamine, w: 3.7 g/L NaHCO3, w: 1.0 mM Sodium pyruvate (Cytion article number 820300a) |
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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. |
| 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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| 300641-260525 | Certificate of Analysis | 21. Jul. 2025 | 300641 |
| 300641-020523 | Certificate of Analysis | 23. May. 2025 | 300641 |