WM3282 is a tumorigenic (VGP) primary melanoma cell line with competence for metastasis. These cells display pigmented, mesenchymal morphology in culture. This cell line contains V600K (Val600Lys) mutation at codon 600 in the BRAF gene. This mutation occurs within the activation segment of the kinase domain and causes constitutively active kinase activity and activation of MEK and ERK signaling pathway. WM3282 cells produce xenograft tumors when injected into immunocompromised mice.
Size
1 mL
Concentration
10.0 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