MSC-P5 Cells
General information
Description | The MSCP5 cell line, derived from murine skin keratinocytes, represents a vital tool for research in dermatology and cellular biology. This line is characterized by its robust expression of prostaglandin-H synthase 2 (PGHS-2), also known as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an enzyme critical in the prostaglandin biosynthesis pathway, which plays a pivotal role in inflammation and wound healing processes. Notably, MSCP5 cells exhibit a pronounced induction of PGHS-2 expression upon stimulation with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA), mimicking the cellular response to inflammatory conditions and hyperproliferative states of the epidermis. This cell line offers a unique model for investigating the regulation of COX-2 expression and its implications in skin pathophysiology, including inflammation and carcinogenesis. The PMA-induced upregulation of PGHS-2 in MSCP5 cells provides a valuable system for studying the molecular mechanisms of keratinocyte response to inflammatory stimuli, the role of prostaglandins in skin diseases, and the potential therapeutic targeting of COX-2 in dermatological conditions. |
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Organism | Mouse |
Tissue | Skin |
Synonyms | MSCP 5, MSCP-5, MSCP5 |
Characteristics
Cell type | Keratinocyte |
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Growth properties | Adherent |
Identifiers / Biosafety / Citation
Citation | MSC-P5 (Cytion catalog number 400294) |
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Biosafety level | 1 |
Expression / Mutation
Handling
Culture Medium | EMEM, w: 2 mM L-Glutamine, w: 1.5 g/L NaHCO3, w: EBSS, w: 1 mM Sodium pyruvate, w: NEAA (Cytion article number 820100c) |
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Medium supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS |
Passaging solution | 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. |
Split ratio | A ratio of 1:4 to 1:8 is recommended |
Seeding density | 1 x 10^4 cells/cm^2 |
Fluid renewal | 2 to 3 times per week |
Freezing recovery | After thawing, plate the cells at 5 x 10^4 cells/cm^2 and allow the cells to recover from the freezing process and to adhere for at least 24 hours. |
Freeze medium | CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100) or CM-ACF (Cytion catalog number 806100) |
Handling of cryopreserved cultures |
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Quality control / Genetic profile / HLA
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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STR profile |
Amelogenin: x,y
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