| Background : |
This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor superfamily. The encoded protein is synthesized as a large precursor molecule that is proteolytically cleaved to generate the 53-amino acid epidermal growth factor peptide. This protein acts a potent mitogenic factor that plays an important role in the growth, proliferation and differentiation of numerous cell types. This protein acts by binding the high affinity cell surface receptor, epidermal growth factor receptor. Defects in this gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4. Dysregulation of this gene has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. |
| Cell Line Description : |
The antibody is directed against the epidermal growth factor receptor, but does not block the binding of EGF to the receptor. |
| Immunogen : |
Epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptors partially purified from A431 cells |
| Immunological Donor : |
BALB/c mouse spleen |
| Fusion Species : |
Mouse X Mouse Hybridoma |
| Myeloma : |
NS1 |
| Growth properties : |
Suspension |
| Morphology : |
Lymphoblast |
| Propagation : |
Complete growth medium: RPMI 1640 + 2mM glutamine + 10% Horse Serum (HS)Atmosphere: air, 95%; carbon dioxide (CO2), 5% Temperature: 37.0 °C |
| Subculturing : |
Maintain cultures between 3-9x10^5 cells/ml; 5% CO2; 37 °C. |
| Mycoplasma : |
Mycoplasma Status: Negative (MycoAlert Kit) |
| Reactivity : |
Anti-epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor |
| Isotype : |
IgG1 |
| Target : |
EGFR |
| Storage : |
Liquid nitrogen |
| Safety Considerations : |
The following safety precautions should be observed.1. Use pipette aids to prevent ingestion and keep aerosols down to a minimum.2. No eating, drinking or smoking while handling the hybridoma.3. Wash hands after handling the stable line and before leaving the lab.4. Decontaminate work surface with disinfectant or 70% ethanol before and after working with hybridoma.5. All waste should be considered hazardous.6. Dispose of all liquid waste after each experiment and treat with bleach. |
| Ship : |
Dry ice |
