KC-5688

NCI-H2170-GFP-Luc2 Cell Line

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Background of NCI-H2170-GFP-Luc2 Cell Line

Green fluorescent protein (GFP) is a protein that exhibits bright green fluorescence when exposed to light in the blue to ultraviolet range. The label GFP traditionally refers to the protein first isolated from the jellyfish Aequorea victoria and is sometimes called avGFP. Green fluorescence protein (GFP) is a protein composed with 238 amino acids and isolated from Aequorea victoria. GFP emits green fluorescent spontaneously. Luciferase, a bioluminescent oxidoreductase enzyme, catalyzes photon emission (400-620nm) through oxidation of its luciferin substrate. Its ultra-high sensitivity (detecting gene expression at single-cell resolution) and zero endogenous background establish it as a core reporter tool in oncology research. The broad dynamic range (linear correlation between signal intensity and cell number/gene activity) supports studies on weak promoters and microRNA regulation, while superior in vivo penetration (red-shifted mutants >600nm wavelength reach 3-4cm depth) enables non-invasive real-time monitoring of tumor metastasis, drug response, and PROTAC degradation kinetics. Dual-reporter systems (Firefly + Renilla) ensure precise dissection of cancer pathway mechanisms via internal normalization, and bioluminescence imaging (BLI) quantifies therapeutic efficacy in xenograft models.

Specifications

Catalog Number	KC-5688
Cell Line Name	NCI-H2170-GFP-Luc2 Cell Line
Clone Number	1#
Host Cell Line	NCI-H2170
Description	Stable NCI-H2170 cell line expressing exogenous GFP and Luc2 gene
Quantity	One vial of frozen cells (≥2×10⁶ cells)
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
Selection Marker	NA
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

NCI-H2170-GFP-Luc2 Cell Line was generated using a lentiviral vector expressing the GFP and Luc2 sequence.

Characterization

Figure 1: Characterization of GFP overexpression in the NCI-H2170-GFP-Luc2 stable clone using FACS.

Figure 2: Characterization of luciferase expression in NCI-H2170-GFP-Luc2 using the Bright-Lite Luciferase Assay System.

Cell Resuscitation

Prewarm culture medium (RPMI1640+10%FBS)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

Salih A (2019). "Fluorescent Proteins". In Cox G (ed.). Fundamentals of Fluorescence Imaging. Boca Raton: Jenny Stanford Publishing. p. 122. doi:10.1201/9781351129404. ISBN 9781351129404. S2CID 213688192.
Greer LF, Szalay AA (2002). "Imaging of light emission from the expression of luciferases in living cells and organisms: a review". Luminescence. 17 (1): 43–74. doi:10.1002/bio.676. PMID 11816060.

Use License Agreement

Research Use Only.

Not for use in diagnostic procedures or therapeutic applications.

Redistribution of the cell line or its derivatives is prohibited without prior written permission from Kyinno Biotechnology.