WM3623 is a metastatic human melanoma cell line. This cell line was established from a right lymph node metastasis site in a 48-year-old male with level V metastatic malignant melanoma. This cell line contains a Q61K mutation at position 61 in the N-RAS gene which causes increased signaling via the extracellular signal-regulated MAPK/ERK kinase pathways to enhance proliferation. WM3623 cells produce xenograft tumors when injected into immunocompromised mice.
Size
1 mL
Concentration
1.0 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