WM983A is a VGP human malignant metastatic melanoma cell line that features the V600E (Val600Glu) mutation at codon 600 in the BRAF gene. This mutation causes constitutively active kinase activity and activation of MEK and ERK signaling pathway. This cell line is wild type for PTEN, N-RAS, c-KIT, and CDK4. This cell line was derived from the same patient as the cell lines WM983B, WM983B BR and WM983C.WM983A cells produce xenograft tumors when injected into immunocompromised mice.
Size
1 mL
Concentration
5.0 million cells/ml
Applications
The key applications of these cell lines include genetic studies, xenograft production, drug testing, and drug target discovery. These cell line models can be used in various biological assays, and for identifying critical target genes, and cell signaling pathways.
Other Names
Human Melanoma, patient derived tumor, tumor models, skin cancer, xenograft
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