Beta-TC-6 Cells
Product number:
305181
General information
Description | Beta-TC-6 cells is a cell line derived from insulinoma tissue in mice. These cells are crucial in scientific studies focused on diabetes and insulin signalling. Originating from a transgenic mouse, Beta-TC-6 cells carry a pseudogene construct comprising the SV40 early region, which the rat insulin gene promoter regulates. This genetic composition leads to insulin secretion in response to glucose levels. These cells exhibit epithelial morphology and primarily reside in the pancreas tissue. In addition to insulin production, these cells possess small amounts of glucagon and somatostatin. The adherence of Beta-TC-6 cells allows for convenient cultivation and manipulation during experiments and assays. Beta-TC-6 cells provide a valuable tool for scientific investigations in diabetes and insulin signalling. Their unique genetic composition, insulin-secreting capabilities, and adherence properties make them ideal for studying the intricate processes involved in glucose regulation and pancreatic function. |
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Organism | Mouse |
Tissue | Pancreas |
Disease | Mouse insulinoma |
Synonyms | beta-TC-6, beta-TC6, beta TC6, BetaTC6, betaTC6 |
Characteristics
Morphology | Epithelial |
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Growth properties | Adherent |
Identifiers / Biosafety / Citation
Citation | Beta-TC-6 (Cytion catalog number 305181) |
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Biosafety level | 1 |
Expression / Mutation
Handling
Culture Medium | DMEM, w: 4.5 g/L Glucose, w: 4 mM L-Glutamine, w: 1.5 g/L NaHCO3, w: 1.0 mM Sodium pyruvate (Cytion article number 820300a) |
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Medium supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS |
Passaging solution | 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. |
Split ratio | 1:2 to 1:4 |
Fluid renewal | 2 to 3 times per week |
Freeze medium | CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100) or CM-ACF (Cytion catalog number 806100) |
Handling of cryopreserved cultures | Beta-TC-6 cells are shipped in a deep-frozen state on dry ice. Upon receipt, confirm that the vial remains frozen. For storage, place the cryovial immediately at temperatures below -150 degrees. If you plan to culture the cells immediately, swiftly thaw the vial by shaking it in a 37 degrees water bath with clean water and an antimicrobial agent for 40-60 seconds. Remove the vial once a small ice clump persists, ensuring it remains cold. Proceed with all subsequent steps under aseptic conditions. In a sterile flow hood, disinfect the cryovial with 70% ethanol. Then, gently open the vial and transfer the cell suspension into a 15 ml centrifuge tube pre-filled with 8 ml of room temperature culture medium. Gently mix the cells. For cell separation, centrifuge at 300 x g for 3 minutes and dispose of the supernatant. Skipping centrifugation is optional, although any residual freezing medium should be removed after 24 hours. Resuspend the pellet gently in 10 ml of fresh culture medium and divide between two T25 culture flasks. Follow the subculture protocol for subsequent steps. |
Quality control / Genetic profile / HLA
Sterility | Mycoplasma contamination is rigorously 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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