Vero/hSLAM
Vero/hSLAM
Cell Line Name
Cell Line Description
Vero/hSLAM was derived by transfection of Vero cells with a vector plasmid (pCXN2) containing the neomycin resistance gene and an expression plasmid (pCAG-hSLAM) encoding the human signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) , also known as CDw150, which is a receptor for measles virus. Clones of transfected cells were selected in the presence of geneticin (also known as G418). Vero/hSLAM cells can be used to isolate measles virus from human clinical samples and are a substitute for the B95a cell line for this purpose. Mumps susceptibility has also been demonstrated at the depositor's laboratory.
General Info
Species
African green monkey
Links
Cellosaurus: CVCL_L037
Release Conditions
Characteristics
Receptors
Tissue of Origin
Karyotype
Applications
Isolation of measles virus and mumps virus
Disease
Culture Conditions
Cell Type
Subculture Routine
Split sub-confluent cultures (70-80%) 1:3 to 1:4 i.e. seeding at 1-3x10,000 cells/cm² using 0.05% trypsin or trypsin/EDTA; 5% CO₂; 37°C.
Culture Medium
MEM with Earle's salts + 2mM Glutamine + 5% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) + 0.4mg/ml Geneticin. It is essential that geneticin is added to the culture medium as it is required to maintain the expression of the SLAM gene.
Growth Mode
Additional Info
Depositor
Country of Origin
GMO Status
Hazard Group (ACDP)
Applications
References
Ono et al., 2001. Measles Viruses on Throat Swabs from Measles Patients Use Signaling Lymphocytic Activation Molecule (CDw150) but Not CD46 as a Cellular Receptor. Journal of Virology, 75;4399-4401
Bibliography
Ono et al., 2001. V Domain of Human SLAM (CDw150) Is Essential for Its Function as a Measles Virus Receptor. Journal of Virology, 70;1594-1600
Available Formats
- Frozen
- DNA-5µg (100ng/µl)
Citation Guidance
If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: Vero/hSLAM (ECACC 04091501).
Biosafety Information
Unless specified otherwise, at ECACC we routinely handle all of our cell lines at containment level 2 in accordance with the ACDP guidelines (Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens) (UK). All cell cultures have the potential to carry as yet unidentified adventitious agents. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. ACDP Guidance: Biological agents: Managing the risks in laboratories and healthcare premises.
Further Information
The Culture Collections represent deposits of cultures from world-wide sources. While every effort is made to ensure details distributed by Culture Collections are accurate, Culture Collections cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the data supplied. References where quoted are mainly attributed to the establishment of the cell culture and not for any specific property of the cell line, therefore further references should be obtained regarding cell culture characteristics. Passage numbers where given act only as a guide and Culture Collections does not guarantee the passage number stated will be the passage number received by the customer.
Cultures supplied by Culture Collections are for research purposes only. Enquiries regarding the commercial use of a cell line are referred to the depositor of the cell line. Some cell lines have additional special release conditions such as the requirement for a material transfer agreement to be completed by the potential recipient prior to the supply of the cell line. Please view the Terms & Conditions of Supply for more information.