PC-3 Cells

Name: CLS Cell Lines Service GmbH
Address: Dr.-Eckener-Straße 8, Eppelheim, 69214, DE
Telephone: +496221405780
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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).

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產品編號： 300312

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分析證明書 (CoA)

說明	PC3 cells, derived from the bone metastasis in a 62-year-old Caucasian male with grade IV prostatic adenocarcinoma, are a cornerstone in the study of human prostate carcinoma. The PC-3 human prostate cancer cell line is widely used for studying the molecular and cellular aspects of prostate cancer, especially in the context of metastatic disease. Their high metastatic potential makes them a valuable model for advanced prostate cancer research. As epithelial cells, PC3 cells' lack of response to androgens and their independence from typical growth factors like glucocorticoids or fibroblast growth factors, positions them uniquely among human prostate carcinoma cells for studying the impact of koenimbin and other potential therapeutic agents. The absence of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) expression and low activities of testosterone-5-alpha reductase and acidic phosphatase set PC3 apart from other prostate cancer cell models like LNCaP and DU145, the former known for expressing luminal differentiation markers such as AR and PSA, and the latter representing a moderated metastatic potential of prostate carcinoma. Furthermore, the role of the PC3 prostatic carcinoma cell line in prostate cancer stem cells research is underscored by the observation that a subset forms cancer stem cell holoclones. This characteristic makes the PC3 cell line a critical model for studying the tumor environment, particularly through xenograft models where PC3 xenograft tumors are used to investigate tumor growth and response to therapies in vivo. In summary, PC3 cells, originating from a grade IV prostatic adenocarcinoma, serve as a pivotal model in prostate cancer research due to their high metastatic potential, unique androgen independence, and distinct cellular characteristics. Their versatility extends from molecular studies of metastasis to the exploration of therapeutic responses and the investigation of prostate cancer stem cells, making them an invaluable resource for advancing our understanding of prostate carcinoma's complexities and potential treatments.
生物體	Human
組織	Prostate
疾病	Adenocarcinoma
轉移部位	Bone
應用	Transfection host
同義詞	PC-3, PC.3

年齡	62 years
性別	Male
族裔	Caucasian
形態學	Epithelial-like
生長特性	Adherent. The cells form clusters in soft agar and can be adapted to suspension growth

引用	PC3 (Cytion catalog number 300312)
生物安全等級	1
NCBI_TaxID	9606
Cellosaurus 編號	CVCL_0035

抗原表達	HLA A1, A9
致瘤性	Yes, in nude mice
核型分析	The karyotype of PC3 cells is notable for being triploid, containing multiple chromosomal abnormalities that contribute to their aggressive nature.

培養基	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)
營養補充品	Supplement the medium with 5% FBS
解離試劑	Accutase
倍增時間	40 hours
傳代培養	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.
播種密度	Start with 3 x 10⁴ cells/cm². After cell recovery, use the seeding density of 1 x 10⁴ cells/cm² for the subsequent splitting steps.
流體更新	2 to 3 times per week
解凍後的恢復	After thawing, plate the cells at 5 x 10⁴ cells/cm² and allow the cells to recover from the freezing process and to adhere for at least 24 hours.
冷凍培養基	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.
細胞解凍與培養	Confirm that the vial remains deeply frozen upon delivery, as cells are shipped on dry ice to maintain optimal temperatures during transit. Upon receipt, either store the cryovial immediately at temperatures below -150°C to ensure the preservation of cellular integrity, or proceed to step 3 if immediate culturing is required. For immediate culturing, swiftly thaw the vial by immersing it in a 37°C water bath with clean water and an antimicrobial agent, agitating gently for 40-60 seconds until a small ice clump remains. Perform all subsequent steps under sterile conditions in a flow hood, disinfecting the cryovial with 70% ethanol before opening. Carefully open the disinfected vial and transfer the cell suspension into a 15 ml centrifuge tube containing 8 ml of room-temperature culture medium, mixing gently. Centrifuge the mixture at 300 x g for 3 minutes to separate the cells and carefully discard the supernatant containing residual freezing medium. Gently resuspend the cell pellet in 10 ml of fresh culture medium. For adherent cells, divide the suspension between two T25 culture flasks; for suspension cultures, transfer all the medium into one T25 flask to promote effective cell interaction and growth. Adhere to established subculture protocols for continued growth and maintenance of the cell line, ensuring reliable experimental outcomes.
培養環境	37°C, 5% CO₂, humidified atmosphere.
運送條款	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.
儲存條件	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.

不孕症	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.

批次編號	證書類型	日期	型號
300312-151123	分析證明書	23. May. 2025	300312
300312-270125	分析證明書	23. May. 2025	300312

PC-3 Cells

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分析證明書 (CoA)