KC-4489

CHOK1-cyno-CD4 Cell Line

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Background of CHOK1-cyno-CD4 Cell Line

This gene encodes the CD4 membrane glycoprotein of T lymphocytes. The CD4 antigen acts as a coreceptor with the T-cell receptor on the T lymphocyte to recognize antigens displayed by an antigen presenting cell in the context of class II MHC molecules. The CD4 antigen is also a primary receptor for entry of the human immunodeficiency virus through interactions with the HIV Env gp120 subunit. This gene is expressed not only in T lymphocytes, but also in B cells, macrophages, granulocytes, as well as in various regions of the brain. The protein functions to initiate or augment the early phase of T-cell activation, and may function as an important mediator of indirect neuronal damage in infectious and immune-mediated diseases of the central nervous system. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified in this gene.

Specifications

Catalog Number	KC-4489
Cell Line Name	CHOK1-cyno-CD4 Cell Line
Clone Number	2-1#
Host Cell Line	CHOK1
Description	Stable CHOK1 cell line expressing exogenous cyno CD4 gene
Quantity	Two vials of frozen cells (≥2-10⁶/vial)
Stability	Stable in culture over a minimum of 10 passages
Application	Drug screening and biological assays
Freezing Medium	70% RPMI1640 + 20% FBS + 10% DMSO
Propagation Medium	RPMI1640 + 10% FBS + 10μg/ml Puromycin
Selection Marker	Puromycin
Morphology	Epithelial
Subculture	Split saturated culture 1:4-1:8 every 2-3 days; seed out at about 1-3 × 10⁵ cells/ml
Incubation	37 °C with 5% CO₂
Storage	Liquid nitrogen immediately upon receiving
Doubling Time	Approximately 30 hours
Mycoplasma Status	Negative

Cell Line Generation

CHOK1 cyno CD4 Cell Line was generated using a lentiviral vector expressing the cyno CD4 sequence.

Characterization

Figure 1: Characterization of cyno CD4 overexpression in the CHO-K1 cyno CD4 stable clone using FACS.

Figure 2: Characterization of cyno CD4 overexpressing in CHO-K1 cyno CD4 stable clone using PCR sequencing.

Cell Resuscitation

Prewarm culture medium (RPMI1640 supplemented with 10% FBS and 10μg/mL Puromycin)in a 37°C water bath.
Thaw the frozen vial in a 37°C water bath for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the vial into biosafety cabinet, and wipe the surface with 70% ethanol.
Unscrew the top of the vial and transfer the cell suspension gently into a sterile centrifuge tube containing 9.0mL complete culture medium.
Spin at ~ 125 × g for 5-7 minutes at room temperature, and discard the supernatant without disturbing the pellet.
Resuspend cell pellet with the appropriate volume of complete medium and transfer the cell suspension into a T25 culture flask.
Incubate the flask at 37°C, 5% CO₂ incubator.
Split saturated culture 1:4-1:8 every 2-3 days; seed out at about 1-3 × 10⁵ cells/mL.

Cell Freezing

Prepare the freezing medium (70% RPMI1640 + 20% FBS + 10% DMSO) fresh immediately before use.
Keep the freezing medium on ice and label cryovials.
Transfer cells to a sterile, conical centrifuge tube, and count the cells.
Centrifuge the cells at 250×g for 5 minutes at room temperature and carefully aspirate off the medium.
Resuspend the cells at a density of at least 3×10⁶ cells/mL in chilled freezing medium.
Aliquot 1 mL of the cell suspension into each cryovial.
Freeze cells in the CoolCell freezing container overnight in a -80°C freezer.
Transfer vials to liquid nitrogen for long-term storage.

References

Indraccolo S, Mion M, Biagiotti R, Romagnani S, Morfini M, Longo G, Zamarchi R, Chieco-Bianchi L, Amadori A. Genetic variability of the human CD4 V2 domain. Immunogenetics. 1996;44(1):70-2.
Wu X, Tschumper RC, Gutierrez A Jr, Mihalcik SA, Nowakowski GS, Jelinek DF. Selective induction of DNA repair pathways in human B cells activated by CD4+ T cells. PLoS One. 2010 Dec 16;5(12):e15549.