SK-OV-3 Cells

SK-OV-3 cells, also known as SKOV3 cells, were derived from the ascitic fluid of a 64-year-old Caucasian female with ovarian cancer, are used in the study of serous cystadenocarcinoma, a subtype of ovarian carcinoma. These cells are known for their resistance to tumor necrosis factor and various cytotoxic drugs, including cisplatin, highlighting the challenges in chemotherapy for ovarian cancer treatment and makes them an excellent model for studying the mechanisms underlying cisplatin resistance and exploring new therapeutic strategies.
The antioxidant system, including the thioredoxin antioxidant system (Trx), plays a crucial role in the survival and resistance of SK-OV-3 cells, offering a target for interventions aimed at sensitizing cancer cells to chemotherapy. The use of compounds like quercetin to modulate the antioxidant system and induce apoptosis in SK-OV-3 cells highlights the potential for dietary antioxidants in cancer therapy.
In addition to their role in studying drug resistance, SK-OV-3 cells are used to investigate the invasive behavior of ovarian carcinoma cells and the interaction between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment, including the role of M0 and M2 macrophages in tumor progression. The application of SK-OV-3 cells in cancer research extends to the development of xenograft models and the use of reporter genes, such as firefly luciferase, to monitor tumor growth and metastasis in vivo.
Overall, SK-OV-3 cells serve as a critical model for understanding the complexity of ovarian cancer, from the molecular mechanisms driving resistance and estrogen signaling to the interaction between cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment.

Adherent

64 years

Caucasian

DMEM:Ham's F12, w: 3.1 g/L Glucose, w: 1.6 mM L-Glutamine, w: 15 mM HEPES, w: 1.0 mM Sodium pyruvate, w: 1.2 g/L NaHCO3 (Cytion article number 820400a)

Remove the old medium from the adherent cells and wash them with PBS that lacks calcium and magnesium. For T25 flasks, use 3-5 ml of PBS, and for T75 flasks, use 5-10 ml. Then, cover the cells completely with Accutase, using 1-2 ml for T25 flasks and 2.5 ml for T75 flasks. Let the cells incubate at room temperature for 8-10 minutes to detach them. After incubation, gently mix the cells with 10 ml of medium to resuspend them, then centrifuge at 300xg for 3 minutes. Discard the supernatant, resuspend the cells in fresh medium, and transfer them into new flasks that already contain fresh medium.

CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100)

Mycoplasma contamination is excluded using both PCR-based assays and luminescence-based mycoplasma detection methods.
To ensure there is no bacterial, fungal, or yeast contamination, cell cultures are subjected to daily visual inspections.

Our cells are provided for in vitro laboratory research purposes exclusively and are not intended for clinical or diagnostic use, nor are they to be administered to humans or used for veterinary purposes. Users must adhere to all applicable guidelines and regulations for the handling and use of these cells in a research setting.

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A ratio of 1:2 to 1:3 is recommended

Ascites

PGM3, 1, PGM1, 1-2, ES-D, 1, Me-2, 1, AK-1, 1, GLO-1, 1-2, G6PD, B, Phenotype Frequency Product: 0.0311