Recombinant FAP-CHO K1 cell line stably expressing a full length human FAP-alpha protein (Genbank accession No: NM004460.2). Surface expression of FAP was confirmed by flow cytometry. Each stable clonal cell line was selected for different levels of FAP [removed]High, Medium, or Low) to mimic different stages of cancer target cells with various FAP expression levels.
Mycoplasma testing: This cell line has been screened using the MycoAlert Mycoplasma Detection Kit (Lonza, #LT07-118) to confirm the absence of Mycoplasma contamination. MycoAlert Assay Control Set (Lonza, #LT07-518) was used as a positive control.
Host Species: hamster
Supplied as Each vial contains ~ 2 x 10^6 cells in 1 ml of 10% DMSO in FBS.
Background
Fibroblast activation protein alpha (FAP-alpha) belongs to the dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP4; CD26) gene family and is a cell-surface serine protease that acts on various hormones and extracellular matrix components. FAP expression under physiological conditions is scarce in healthy adult tissues. But FAP gene is highly upregulated in a wide variety of cancers, and is often used as a marker for pro-tumorigenic stroma. It has also been proposed as a molecular target of cancer therapies, and a great deal of research has gone into design and testing of diverse FAP-targeted treatments.
Application
Screen for activators or inhibitors of antibody-mediated signaling for immunotherapy research and drug discovery. Characterize FAP antibodies and ligands in binding assays.
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Storage Stability
Store in liquid nitrogen immediately upon receipt.