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Overview
This wild-type HK2 Human Proximal Tubule Cell Line (HK2 OCRL WT +/+) is useful as a control cell line for Cat. T3326 which features a stable knockout of OCRL1 in HK2 human proximal tubule cells.
Key elements and design rationale
- Model identity: Wild-Type HK2 Human Proximal Tubule Cell Line (HK2 OCRL WT +/+) is supplied as an engineered cell line derived from Human kidney.
- Growth properties: Adherent, epithelial (flatted, rounded)
- Growth conditions: PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), High Glucose (TM500) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 2 mM L-Glutamine (G275) + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate
- Product format: Frozen, BSL-2
This cell-based model is generally used in kidney biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development studies.
Biological background
Together, these cell lines are useful for investigating the role of OCRL1 in Lowe syndrome and can be used for 2D cell culture. Additional cell lines of interest: Cat. T3327 - Wild Type 293T Human Kidney Cell LineCat. T3328 - OCRL1 Stable Knockout 293T Human Kidney Cell Line
Research relevance and current trends
- Engineered cell lines are widely used for reporter-based readouts, perturbation studies, and assay optimization in reproducible culture systems.
- Reporter or transgene-bearing models are often compared with matched parental or control cells to interpret signal changes in context.
- Expression trends are typically evaluated alongside passage number, selection pressure, and baseline growth behavior.
Common research applications
- Routine expansion and maintenance of a defined cell model for downstream in vitro experiments.
- Phenotype, signaling, or marker-expression studies performed under standardized culture conditions.
- Cell-based assay development in which passage number, growth surface, and medium composition are tracked as experimental variables.
Changes 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.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Morphology, 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.
- Matched controls such as parental cells, untreated cultures, or parallel cultures maintained under identical conditions help distinguish background effects from biology of interest.
Culture and product details
- Growth Conditions: PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), High Glucose (TM500) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 2 mM L-Glutamine (G275) + 1% Penicillin/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate
- Population Doubling Time (h): 55
- Seeding Density (cells/cm²): 6,500-7,500
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🧊 Thawing Protocol
Thaw cells quickly in a 37°C water bath while agitating gently (maximum 2 minutes). The vial cap should be kept above the water level to minimize the risk of contamination.Decontaminate the vial by spraying and wiping the exterior of the vial with 70% ethanol. From this point onwards, all operations should be strictly carried out inside a biological safety cabinet using aseptic conditions.Transfer the cell suspension into a 15ml sterile conical tube containing 5ml of pre-warmed, complete growth media. Centrifuge cells at 125xg for 5-7 minutes.Aspirate the supernatant without disturbing the cell pellet. Re-suspend the cell pellet in the recommended pre-warmed, complete growth media and dispense into a T25 culture flask.Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.
🔬 Subculture Protocol
Subculture cells when 50-70% confluent. Volumes given below are for a T75 flask; proportionally increase or decrease the volume as required per culture vessel size.Aspirate the culture media, wash with PBS (1X, without calcium and magnesium) and add 2-3ml of pre-warmed 0.25% Trypsin-EDTA to the culture vessel.Observe the cells under a microscope to confirm detachment (typically within 2-10 minutes). Cells that are difficult to detach can be put in 37°C, for several minutes to facilitate detachment.Neutralize Trypsin-EDTA by adding an equal volume of the complete growth media into the culture vessel.Transfer the culture suspension into a sterile centrifuge tube, and centrifuge at 125xg for 5 minutes. The actual centrifuge duration and speed may vary depending on the cell type.Aspirate the supernatant, and re-suspend the pellet with pre-warmed fresh complete growth media. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels, as desired.Incubate the cells at the recommended conditions.
How should I handle live cells once I receive them?
Please refer to our Cell Handling and Thawing Guidelines for detailed instructions on receiving, thawing, and culturing live cells:
https://www.abmgood.com/immortalized-cells-documents.html
Following these guidelines will help ensure optimal cell viability and performance.
https://www.abmgood.com/immortalized-cells-documents.html
Following these guidelines will help ensure optimal cell viability and performance.
Why are these cells classified as biosafety level II?
We follow the CDC-NIH recommendations that all mammalian sourced products should be handled at the Biological Safety Level 2 to minimize exposure of potentially infectious products. This information can be found in 'Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories' (1999). Your institution's Safety Officer or Technical Services will be able to make the call as to whether BioSafety Level I is possible with these cells at your site, if desired.
What is your warranty or return policy?
Our warranty and return policy is outlined in abm’s Terms and Conditions, including details on product quality, limitations, and claims.
Please refer to the following link for full information:
https://www.abmgood.com/terms
For additional questions, our Order team is happy to assist and can be reached at order@abmgood.com.
Please refer to the following link for full information:
https://www.abmgood.com/terms
For additional questions, our Order team is happy to assist and can be reached at order@abmgood.com.
How many times can cells divide?
The number of times cells can divide depends on the cell type:
Primary cells have a limited lifespan and will undergo a finite number of population doublings before entering senescence. The exact number varies by cell type and culture conditions.
Immortalized cell lines are capable of extended or indefinite proliferation under proper culture conditions, although growth characteristics may vary between lines.
Primary cells have a limited lifespan and will undergo a finite number of population doublings before entering senescence. The exact number varies by cell type and culture conditions.
Immortalized cell lines are capable of extended or indefinite proliferation under proper culture conditions, although growth characteristics may vary between lines.
Do I need Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) if I am using PriCoat™ flasks?
Please refer to the Growth Conditions section of your specific product page. This section will indicate whether Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422), PriCoat™ flasks, or both are recommended for optimal cell attachment and growth, as requirements may vary by cell type.
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