{"product_id":"immortalized-human-lymphoblastoid-cells-ebv-kms-15-bhc10900588","title":"Immortalized Human Lymphoblastoid Cells – EBV (KMS-15)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Immortalized Human Lymphoblastoid Cells- EBV (KMS-15) was derived from peripheral human blood lymphocytes, with minimal genetic and phenotypic alterations compared to the parental lymphocytes. Being an actively proliferating B cell population, these cells provide a constant supply of starting materials suitable for various assays and in vitro model system for the study of human B cells.The KMS-15 cells are positive for both CD19 and CD20 B cell antigens as well as HLA-DR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immortalized Human Lymphoblastoid Cells – EBV (KMS-15) is supplied as an immortalized cell line derived from Human blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suspension, round clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriGrow II (TM002) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂ *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering \/ immortalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen, BSL-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cell-based model is generally used in immunology, hematology, and signaling studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, another lyphoblastoid cell line, KMS-9 (Cat. No. T0132) is positive for HLA-DR and CD19B while tested negative for CD20. Donor\/background information provided for this product: Not disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultured cell-line models remain central to in vitro studies of phenotype, signaling, and pathway regulation under controlled conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearchers commonly compare morphology, growth rate, and marker expression across media formulations, treatments, or time courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation is generally strengthened by using matched controls, consistent passage handling, and appropriate culture surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine expansion and maintenance of a defined cell model for downstream in vitro experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenotype, signaling, or marker-expression studies performed under standardized culture conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-based assay development in which passage number, growth surface, and medium composition are tracked as experimental variables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges in morphology, growth rate, viability, or reporter signal are typically interpreted together with passage history, culture matrix, and the specified growth conditions for the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorphology, doubling behavior, and reporter or marker output can shift with passage number, substrate choice, and medium composition; these variables should be recorded alongside experimental readouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched controls such as parental cells, untreated cultures, or parallel cultures maintained under identical conditions help distinguish background effects from biology of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture and product details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriGrow II (TM002) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂ *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmortalization Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Applied Biological Materials (abm) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"1x10\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e cells \/ 1.0 ml","offer_id":53180502966637,"sku":"T0133","price":597.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/5PFSbBuYdpva0G6ZTeWsVve4fdmfIMxxkT4jMDao.png?v=1782151792","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/immortalized-human-lymphoblastoid-cells-ebv-kms-15-bhc10900588","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}