| BCRJ Code | 0116 |
| Cell Line | IEC-18 |
| Species | Rattus norvegicus |
| Vulgar Name | Rat |
| Tissue | Ileum |
| Cell Type | Epithelial |
| Morphology | Epithelial |
| Disease | Normal |
| Growth Properties | Adherent |
| Derivation | IEC-18 was derived from epithelial cells from rat small intestine. |
| Biosafety | 1 |
| Culture Medium | Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium with 2 mM L-glutamine, 4.5 g/L glucose, 0.1 Unit/mL bovine insulin and 5% of fetal bovine serum. |
| Subculturing | Volumes used in this protocol are for 75 cm2 flask; proportionally reduce or increase amount of dissociation medium for culture vessels of other sizes. T-75 flasks are recommended for subculturing this product. Remove and discard culture medium. Briefly rinse the cell layer with PBS without calcium and magnesium to remove all traces of serum that contains trypsin inhibitor. Add 2.0 to 3.0 mL of Trypsin-EDTA solution to flask and observe cells under an inverted microscope until cell layer is dispersed (usually within 5 to 15 minutes). Note: To avoid clumping do not agitate the cells by hitting or shaking the flask while waiting for the cells to detach. Cells that are difficult to detach may be placed at 37°C to facilitate dispersal. Add 6.0 to 8.0 mL of complete growth medium and aspirate cells by gently pipetting. Add appropriate aliquots of the cell suspension to new culture vessels. Incubate cultures at 37°C. NOTE: For more information on enzymatic dissociation and subculturing of cell lines consult Chapter 12 in Culture of Animal Cells, a manual of Basic Technique by R. Ian Freshney, 6th edition, published by Alan R. Liss, N.Y., 2010. |
| Subculturing Medium Renewal | Twice per week |
| Subculturing Subcultivation Ratio | 1:3 to 1:6 |
| Culture Conditions | Atmosphere: air, 95%; carbon dioxide (CO2), 5% Temperature: 37°C |
| Cryopreservation | 95% FBS + 5% DMSO (Dimethyl sulfoxide) |
| Thawing Frozen Cells | SAFETY PRECAUTION:
It is strongly recommended to always wear protective gloves, clothing, and a full-face mask when handling frozen vials. Some vials may leak when submerged in liquid nitrogen, allowing nitrogen to slowly enter the vial. Upon thawing, the conversion of liquid nitrogen back to its gas phase may cause the vial to explode or eject its cap with significant force, creating flying debris.
NOTE: It is important to avoid excessive alkalinity of the medium during cell recovery. To minimize this risk, it is recommended to place the culture vessel containing the growth medium in the incubator for at least 15 minutes before adding the vial contents. This allows the medium to stabilize at its normal pH (7.0 to 7.6). |
| References | Quaroni A, et al. Epithelioid cell cultures from rat small intestine. Characterization by morphologic and immunologic criteria. J. Cell Biol. 80: 248-265, 1979. PubMed: 88453 Quaroni A, Isselbacher KJ. Cytotoxic effects and metabolism of benzo[a]pyrene and 7,12- dimethylbenz[a]anthracene in duodenal and ileal epithelial cell cultures. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 67: 1353-1362, 1981. PubMed: 6273638 |
| Depositors | Wanderley de Souza, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. |
| Cellosaurus | CVCL_0342 |
