The olfactory bulb is located within the vertebrate forebrain, in which it functions to receive nerve endings/input from the nasal cavity. The sense of smell is associated with the nerve tissues of the olfactory bulb.Immortalized Mouse Olfactory Bulb Cells (OBC13) is immortalized with non-replicating retrovirus carrying the avian Myc gene. It is a sister derivative from the Immortalized Mouse Olfactory Bulb Cells (OBC1) (Cat. No. T0235). The cells exhibit GalC (a marker for oligodendroglial lineage) marker, but has the absence of NF (neurofilament marker). Voltage-dependent potassium channels are expressed as well. OBC13 cells have been shown to form tumors in animal models, hence has the ability to be tumorigenic. It is a valuable in vitro tool for studies relating to the functions and the biology of the olfactory bulb.The cells express resistance to 0.3 mg/ml G418 (Cat. No.G271).
Cell Type
Immortalized Cells
Biosafety Level
2
Depositor
Harvard University
Disclaimer
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Donor History
New born CD-1xC57BL/6 mice
Expression Region
NF (neurofilament) and GalC (a marker for oligodendroglial lineage) markers
Growth Properties
Adherent, flattened dendritic processes
Growth Conditions
To be cultured in Poly-L-Lysine coated flasks (TM061). PriGrow III (TM003) + 10% FBS + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0?, 5% CO?
Quantity
1x106 cells / 1.0 ml
Tissue
Brain
Morphology
Flattened|Dendritic processes
Notes
1. Visually examine the packaging containers for signs of leakage or breakage. 2. Immediately transfer frozen cells from dry ice packaging to a temperature below -130?, preferably in liquid nitrogen vapor phase storage, until ready for use.To ensure the highest level of viability, thaw the vial and initiate culture as soon as possible upon receipt. If continued storage is desired, the vial should only be stored below -130? or in liquid nitrogen vapor phase. Do not store at -70?, as it will result in loss of viability.
Organism
Mouse (M. musculus)
Population Doubling
48 - 58 hours
Species
Mouse (M. musculus)
Propagation
This cell line needs to be cultured in Poly-L-Lysine coated flasks (TM061). The base medium for this cell line is Prigrow III medium available at abm, Cat. No. TM003. To make the complete growth medium, add the following components to the base medium: fetal bovine serum (TM999)* to a final concentration of 10%, G418 (G271) to a final concentration of 0.3 mg/ml and Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255) to a final concentration of 1%.Change media every 2-3 days.Carbon dioxide (CO2): 5%, Temperature: 37.0°C.* Do not use heat-inactivated FBS for cell culture unless specified otherwise.
Cryopreservation
Cryopreservation Medium (TM024), or complete growth media with 10% DMSO.
Quality Control
1) Resistance to 0.3 mg/ml G418, 2) Southern or Northern blot analysis of the viral integration site, 3) immunocytochemical analysis for markers
Applications Range
Research Use Only.
Shipping
Ship with dry ice.
Product Format
Frozen
Product Use
This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for any animal or human therapeutic use, any human or animal consumption, or any diagnostic use.
Storage
Vapor phase of liquid nitrogen, or below -130?.
Thawing Protocol
1. Thaw cells quickly in a 37? water bath while agitating gently (maximum 2 minutes). The vial cap should be kept above the water level to minimize the risk of contamination. 2. Decontaminate the vial by spraying and wiping the exterior of the vial with 70% ethanol. From this point onwards, all operations should be strictly carried out inside a biological safety cabinet using aseptic conditions. 3. Transfer the cell suspension into a 15ml sterile conical tube containing 5ml of pre-warmed, complete growth media. Centrifuge cells at 125xg for 5-7 minutes. 4. Aspirate the supernatant without disturbing the cell pellet. Re-suspend the cell pellet in the recommended pre-warmed, complete growth media and dispense into a T25 culture flask. 5. Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.
Subculture Protocol
Volumes given below are for a T75 flask; proportionally increase or decrease the volume as required per culture vessel size. Subculture cells once the culture vessel is 80% confluent. 1. Aspirate the culture media, and add 2-3ml of pre-warmed 0.25% Trypsin-EDTA to the culture vessel. 2. Observe the cells under a microscope to confirm detachment (typically within 2-10 minutes). Cells that are difficult to detach can be put in 37?, for several minutes to facilitate detachment. 3. Neutralize Trypsin-EDTA by adding an equal volume of the complete growth media into the culture vessel. 4. Transfer the culture suspension into a sterile centrifuge tube, and centrifuge at 125xg for 5 minutes. The actual centrifuge duration and speed may vary depending on the cell type. 5. Aspirate the supernatant, and re-suspend the pellet with pre-warmed fresh complete growth media. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels, as desired. 6. Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.
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