U2OS-CRISPR-SNAPf-SEH1 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 | U2OS-CRISPR-SNAPf-SEH1 is a genome-edited human osteosarcoma cell line derived from U2OS cells in which the endogenous SEH1L (SEH1) gene has been modified using CRISPR/Cas9 technology to encode an in-frame SNAPf tag. SEH1 is a component of the Y-complex (also known as the NUP107-160 complex), a core structural module of the nuclear pore complex (NPC) that contributes to pore scaffold assembly and stability. By inserting the SNAPf coding sequence at the endogenous locus, the tagged SEH1 protein is expressed under native regulatory control, preserving physiological expression levels and minimizing perturbations to nuclear pore composition. The SNAPf tag is an engineered, fast-reacting variant of the SNAP-tag that covalently binds benzylguanine-conjugated substrates, allowing selective and stable fluorescent labeling in live or fixed cells. In U2OS-CRISPR-SNAPf-SEH1 cells, the fusion protein localizes to the nuclear envelope in a punctate pattern characteristic of NPC distribution. Because labeling occurs at endogenous protein levels, this system is well suited for quantitative fluorescence microscopy, super-resolution imaging, and single-particle tracking analyses aimed at dissecting NPC organization and stoichiometry. The flat morphology and large nuclei of U2OS cells further facilitate high-resolution visualization of nuclear envelope structures. SEH1 participates in NPC biogenesis and has also been implicated in kinetochore-associated processes during mitosis. Accordingly, this cell line provides a robust platform for investigating cell cycle-dependent NPC assembly and disassembly, spatial organization of the Y-complex within the pore scaffold, and potential dual roles of SEH1 at the nuclear envelope and mitotic kinetochores. U2OS-CRISPR-SNAPf-SEH1 enables mechanistic studies of nuclear pore architecture and dynamics under physiologically relevant expression conditions. |
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| Organism | Human |
| Tissue | Bone |
| Disease | Osteosarcoma |
Characteristics
| Age | 15 years |
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| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Morphology | Epithelial-like |
| Growth properties | Adherent |
Regulatory Data
| Citation | U2OS-CRISPR-SNAPf-SEH1 (Cytion catalog number 300664) |
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| Biosafety level | 1 |
| NCBI_TaxID | 9606 |
| Depositor | The Ellenberg Lab (EMBL) |
| GMO Status | GMO-S1: This human osteosarcoma cell line (U2OS-CRISPR-SNAPf-SEH1) contains a CRISPR-mediated SNAPf-SEH1 fusion that allows selective labeling of the SEH1 nucleoporin. The modification is stably present. This classification applies only within Germany and may differ elsewhere. |
Biomolecular Data
| Protein expression | SEH1, SNAPf-tag |
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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, 3.0 g/L Glucose, stable Glutamine, 2.0 mM Sodium pyruvate, 2.2 g/L NaHCO3, 1% NEAA |
| 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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