Description
Rad9, a checkpoint gene, plays a key role in the regulation of cellular response to DNA damage and the maintenance of genomic integrity. Mouse Rad9 -/- Embryonic Stem Cells were developed using a Cre/Loxp conditional knockout system. This cell line is suitable for research regarding the functions of Rad9, including the effect of loss of function in tumorigenesis.
Vector:
N/A
Species:
Mouse (M. musculus)
Organ:
Embryo
Passages:
Propagation:
Use of Gelatin Coating Solution (0.1%) is required for cell adhesion to the culture vessels. Grow cells in gelatin-coated culture vessels with the following conditions.
The base medium for this cell line is Knockout DMEM medium (Gibco).To make the complete growth medium, add fetal bovine serum to a final concentration of 15%, penicillin-streptomycin solution to a final concentration of 5%, 2mM L-glutamine, 10^(-4)M 2-Mercaptoethanol, 10^3 units/mL of ESGRO (Millipore), and 0.1mM non-essential amino acids solution (Gibco).
Change media every 2-3 days.
Carbon dioxide (CO2): 5%, Temperature: 33.0°C.
* Do not use heat-inactivated FBS for cell culture unless specified otherwise.
Concentration:
10⁶ cells/vial
Induction Method:
N/A
Pluripotency:
N/A
Growth Properties:
Adherent
Morphology:
Polygonal
Markers:
Mrad9 -/- ES cells were transfected with pZeoSV2-Mrad9 and pZeoSV2-HRAD9 and then challenged with zeocin
Subculturing:
Cells should be kept at a density such that they can be split every second day at 1:6 dilution. Change medium between splits.
QC:
1) Southern blot; 2) PCR
Safety:
BioSafety Level II
Shipping:
Dry Ice
Storage:
-180°C