{"product_id":"mil5-cells-bhc10900283","title":"mIL5 Cells","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emIL5 Cells are derived from primary tumors of the intermediate lobe from POMC-Tag transgenic mice. The cells exhibit a branched cytoplasmic extensions in culture, and have large polymorphic nuclei in appearance in contrast to the mIL39 Cells (T8007).\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 mIL5 Cells is supplied as a tumor cell line derived from Mouse brain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, polygonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. RPMI 1640 Medium (TM503) + 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\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 neurobiology, differentiation, and cell signaling studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is expression of POMC, but no SV40 Tag expression was observed – indicating spontaneous mutation may have occurred. However, the cells are transformed due to the characteristics of fast doubling time and ability to be tumorigenic. mIL5 Cells are able to secrete PRF (PRL-regulating factor), and may be used to study the function of PRL feedback and regulation for the process of lactation. Donor\/background information provided for this product: POMC-Tag transgenic mice, Intermediate lobe primary tumor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-line models continue to be used for tumor phenotype comparison, pathway perturbation studies, and assay development in controlled in vitro systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered and subtype-defined tumor lines are often used to compare growth behavior, reporter output, and response patterns across matched experimental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen metastatic or lineage features are described, investigators commonly interpret results alongside morphology, passage history, and culture environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeurobiology-focused studies of growth state, differentiation-associated morphology, and cell signaling changes in culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-based assays that compare experimental perturbations across defined media and substrate conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhenotype tracking using morphology, marker expression, or reporter output where applicable.\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 PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. RPMI 1640 Medium (TM503) + 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\u003ePopulation Doubling Time (h):\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\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":53180495692141,"sku":"T8006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/wrAK1nwCd2DeydmRaUck99vzwPV1dG7YHhC5RV1O.png?v=1774957741","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/mil5-cells-bhc10900283","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}