Ba/F3 cell

SKU:BHC11101407
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Ba/F3 cell is a Pro-B cell cell line. It is commonly used as an in vitro model for 1 research. Growth characteristics: Suspension, Lymphocyte. Supplied as cryopreserved cells with accompanying batch CoA and quality-control documentation.

Species Mouse
Morphology Lymphocyte
Growth Properties Suspension
Tissue Bone marrow
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305224 1 cryovial
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This cell line is available in the U.S. For non-profit users, please sign and submit the Non-Profit Supply Agreement to orders@biohippo.com before placing an order. For commercial users, please complete the CLEAR Form before ordering, as additional usage fees may apply based on the intended use. For further details, please contact orders@biohippo.com. Products ship after the required agreement is completed; typical delivery is 2–3 business days. Products are shipped frozen on dry ice in cryotubes. Each cryotube typically contains 3 × 10^6 cells for adherent lines or 5 × 10^6 cells for suspension lines (refer to the batch CoA for details).

Field Specification
Mfr No 305224
Species Mouse
The BA/F3 cell line, originating from murine pro-B cells of the BALB/c mouse strain, is a cornerstone in drug discovery and development, where BaF3 cells are commonly used to test the efficacy of small molecule inhibitors targeting oncogenic kinases. Baf3 is an IL-3 dependent cell line with a single, round cell morphology and instances of polymorphism. Ba/F3 cells are used for F3 transformation assays and Ba/F3 proliferation assays. The F3 transformation assays allow for the exploration of how specific genetic alterations can confer IL-3 independent growth, indicating oncogenic potential. These cells rely on cytokine signaling through cytokine receptors for IL-3 to sustain their proliferation, making the baf3 proliferation assay an excellent tool for studying the effects of cytokine deprivation and the role of cytokine signaling in cell survival and growth. BA/F3 cells have proven invaluable in the context of kinase oncogene evaluation and the testing of small-molecule kinase inhibitors. For instance, Ba/F3 cells transformed to express the BCR-ABL oncogene, which is characteristic of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), have been used to test the effectiveness of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) such as imatinib. Ba/F3 cells are further suitable for high-throughput screening and the exploration of drug resistance mechanisms, which are crucial in understanding the dynamics of cancer-associated kinome mutations and developing strategies to overcome resistance in targeted therapies. Overall, the BA/F3 cell line, with its distinct features and biological functions, serves as a critical resource in kinase drug discovery.

SKU:BHC11101407

Karyotype: The Ba/F3 cell line exhibits a near diploid murine karyotype, with about 33% of the cells showing polyploidy.

  • cultureMedium: RPMI 1640, w: 2.0 mM stable Glutamine, w: 2.0 g/L NaHCO3 (Cytion article number 820700a)
  • supplements: Supplement the medium with 5% heat-inactivated FBS, 10 ng/mL mouse IL-3
  • subculturing: Maintain cultures by periodically adding or replacing the medium. Initiate cultures with a density of 5 x 105 cells/ml and keep the cell concentration within the range of 3 x 105 to 1 x 106 cells/ml for optimal growth.
  • freezeMedium: As a cryopreservation medium, 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.

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