CHROMOSOMAL CHARACTERISATION OF FIVE LEPIDOPTERAN CELL LINES OF MALACOSOMA DISSTRIA (LASIOCAMPIDAE) AND CHRISTONEURA FUMIFERANA (TORTRICIDAE)

1976 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 471-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. J. Ennis ◽  
S. S. Sohi
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Number ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Choristoneura Fumiferana ◽  
Malacosoma Disstria ◽  
Large Chromosome ◽  
Cell Nuclei ◽  
Sex Chromatin ◽  
Established Cell ◽  
High Level ◽  
Lepidopteran Cell Lines

Chromosome number and morphology have been examined in four established cell lines (Md63, Md66, Md108, and Md109) of the forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria Hübner, and one (Cf124) of the spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clemens). Chromosome number distributions of Md63 (mode = 112), Md108 (mode = 103), Md109 (mode = 103), and Cf124 (mode = 110) overlap sufficiently to prevent identification of individual lines by number alone. However, Md66 is exceptional in possessing a modal number of 157. One large chromosome occurs in cells of all lines. The presence of this chromosome, the lack of any distinct polyploid series among chromosome numbers encountered, and the general inverse relationship between number and size of chromosomes, suggest that the high level of heteroploidy characteristic of these and other lepidopteran cell lines reflects not only a possible polyploid origin but also extensive chromosomal rearrangement and fragmentation. Tolerance for such change is attributed to the holokinetic organisation of lepidopteran chromosomes. A distinct heteropycnotic body is present in about 10% of Cf124 cell nuclei, and can be used as a marker for this line. This body may represent the sex chromatin normally encountered in somatic cells of female C. fumiferana.

Serologic characterization and identification of four lepidopteran cell lines

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (9) ◽  
pp. 1559-1564 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Krywienczyk ◽  
S. S. Sohi
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Tissue Specificity ◽  
Choristoneura Fumiferana ◽  
Double Diffusion ◽  
Malacosoma Disstria ◽  
Tissue Cultures ◽  
Species Identity ◽  
Strong Reaction ◽  
Lepidopteran Cell Lines

The identity of four cell lines (Cf124, Md63, Md108, and Md109) was investigated using the technique of double diffusion. The absorbed antiserum of Cf124 cells formed strong precipitin lines with Choristoneura fumiferana antigen, and the absorbed antisera of Md63, Md108, and Md109 cells gave a strong reaction with the Malacosoma disstria antigen, thus substantiating their species identity. Although the M. disstria cell lines did not show any tissue specificity, they differed from each other in at least one antigen. The antigens from whole larvae of C. fumiferana and M. disstria were more suitable than their hemolymph for serological reactions with the antisera of tissue cultures by double diffusion.

Isozyme characterization of 28 cell lines from five insect species

1985 ◽  
Vol 63 (10) ◽  
pp. 2270-2276 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. T. Harvey ◽  
S. S. Sohi
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Choristoneura Fumiferana ◽  
Insect Species ◽  
Supporting Evidence ◽  
Starch Gel Electrophoresis ◽  
Species Identity ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Lepidopteran Cell Lines

Correct identity of cell lines is essential for their use in any investigation; isozyme patterns of cell cultures can give reliable identification. Starch gel electrophoresis was used to develop isozyme profiles of 8 hymenopteran and 20 lepidopteran cell lines and of the insect species from which they were developed. Species identity of 26 of the cell lines was confirmed. For nine of the cell lines these results support the identity established by serological and chromosomal analyses. For the remaining cell lines they provide the first confirmation of species identity. Isozyme profiles of several cell lines from the same species showed unique characteristics that will be useful in monitoring their identity. Two cell lines (IPRI-OL-7 and IPRI-OL-11) considered to be from Orgyia leucostigma appear to contain isozymes of Choristoneura fumiferana. Other supporting evidence and possible causes of this contamination are discussed. These results demonstrate the usefulness of isozyme profiles for the identification and monitoring of cell cultures.

Morphological transformation of established rodent cell lines by high-level expression of the adenovirus type 2 E1a gene

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1253-1260
Author(s):  
A W Senear ◽  
J B Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Adenovirus Type ◽  
Morphological Transformation ◽  
Growth Properties ◽  
Established Cell ◽  
Combined Action ◽  
E1a Gene ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adenovirus Type 2

When a strong promoter derived from the mouse metallothionein gene was substituted for the homologous adenovirus type 2 E1a promoter, leading to enhanced levels of E1a RNAs and proteins in cells transfected with the chimeric gene, the E1a gene alone was able to induce in established cell lines alterations in cellular morphology and growth properties similar to those produced by the combined action of E1a and E1b genes. The qualitative effects of E1a gene expression upon cellular properties thus depend on the level of expression of the E1a gene. Furthermore, E1a may be the primary transforming gene of adenoviruses, since it produced many of the characteristics of transformed cells that had previously been attributed to E1b.

scholarly journals Morphological transformation of established rodent cell lines by high-level expression of the adenovirus type 2 E1a gene.

1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1253-1260 ◽  
Author(s):  
A W Senear ◽  
J B Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Adenovirus Type ◽  
Morphological Transformation ◽  
Growth Properties ◽  
Established Cell ◽  
Combined Action ◽  
E1a Gene ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adenovirus Type 2

When a strong promoter derived from the mouse metallothionein gene was substituted for the homologous adenovirus type 2 E1a promoter, leading to enhanced levels of E1a RNAs and proteins in cells transfected with the chimeric gene, the E1a gene alone was able to induce in established cell lines alterations in cellular morphology and growth properties similar to those produced by the combined action of E1a and E1b genes. The qualitative effects of E1a gene expression upon cellular properties thus depend on the level of expression of the E1a gene. Furthermore, E1a may be the primary transforming gene of adenoviruses, since it produced many of the characteristics of transformed cells that had previously been attributed to E1b.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Novel Tryptamine Derivatives and Their Biological Activity as Antitumor Agents

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 683
Author(s):  
Giorgia Simonetti ◽  
Carla Boga ◽  
Joseph Durante ◽  
Gabriele Micheletti ◽  
Dario Telese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Solid Tumor ◽  
Antitumor Agents ◽  
Cancer Cell Lines ◽  
Hematological Cancer ◽  
Selective Effect ◽  
Ht29 Cells ◽  
High Level

We synthesized five novel tryptamine derivatives characterized by the presence of an azelayl chain or of a 1,1,1-trichloroethyl group, in turn connected to another heterocyclic scaffold. The combination of tryptamin-, 1,1,1-trichloroethyl- and 2-aminopyrimidinyl- moieties produced compound 9 identified as the most active compound in hematological cancer cell lines (IC50 = 0.57–65.32 μM). Moreover, keeping constant the presence of the tryptaminic scaffold and binding it to the azelayl moiety, the compounds maintain biological activity. Compound 13 is still active against hematological cancer cell lines and shows a selective effect only on HT29 cells (IC50 = 0.006 µM) among solid tumor models. Compound 14 loses activity on all leukemic lines, while showing a high level of toxicity on all solid tumor lines tested (IC50 0.0015–0.469 µM).

Y Chromosomes in Male Psychiatric Patients above 180 cm. Tall

1968 ◽  
Vol 114 (517) ◽  
pp. 1589-1590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Chromosome Number ◽  
State Hospital ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Chromosome Analysis ◽  
Y Chromosomes ◽  
Sex Chromatin ◽  
Male Patients

All male patients above 180 cm. tall who were resident in the Århus State Hospital on 13 April, 1966, were registered: they numbered 42 out of the total of 440 resident males (8 · 1 per cent.). One patient, a 78-year-old man, died before chromosome analysis was made. Sex-chromatin analysis was made on Feulgenstained buccal smears and chromosome analysis was made on leucocyte cultures according to the method described by Moorhead et al. (1960), slightly modified. Not less than 25 metaphases were counted, at least 15 metaphases with the modal figure and all metaphases with a chromosome number deviating from the modal figures were analysed.

Lysis of human B-lymphocyte-derived lymphoma/leukemia cells of established cell lines by interferon-activated natural killer (NK) cells

1981 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul K. Pattengale ◽  
Magnus Gidlund ◽  
Kenneth Nilsson ◽  
Christer Sundström ◽  
Anders Örn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nk Cells ◽  
Natural Killer ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
B Lymphocyte ◽  
Leukemia Cells ◽  
Established Cell Lines ◽  
Established Cell

scholarly journals Growth of Nosema cuniculi in established cell lines

1975 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Waller
Keyword(s):  
Cell Lines ◽  
Cell Cultures ◽  
Growth Patterns ◽  
Rabbit Kidney ◽  
Kidney Cells ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Established Cell Lines ◽  
Established Cell ◽  
Canine Kidney

Growth patterns of Nosema cuniculi ( Encephalitozoon cuniculi) in cell cultures of bovine kidney, canine kidney, feline lung, and rabbit kidney were studied. All cell cultures used were easy to manage and the last 3 are commercially-available established cell lines. The dog kidney cells were the most suitable for large-scale production of Nosema. When grown in plastic flasks with a bottom area of 75 cm2, the weekly yield from Nosema-infected canine kidney cells during the 10th to 17th week after inoculation was between 4·1 x 107 and 9·9 x 107 spores per flask. An equilibrium was obtained between the Nosema infection and the kidney cells during this time. A simple method for estimating the numbel of harvested spores is also described.

scholarly journals A Virus of the Reoviridae in Established Cell Lines of Drosophila melanogaster

1981 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. E. Alatortsev ◽  
E. V. Ananiev ◽  
E. A. Gushchina ◽  
V. B. Grigoriev ◽  
B. V. Gushchin
Keyword(s):  
Drosophila Melanogaster ◽  
Cell Lines ◽  
Established Cell Lines ◽  
Established Cell
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