The Gli Reporter - NIH3T3 Cell Line is designed for monitoring the activity of the hedgehog signaling pathway. The Gli Reporter - NIH3T3 Cell Line contains the firefly luciferase gene under the control of Gli responsive elements stably integrated into NIH3T3 cells. Luciferase expression correlates with activation of the hedgehog signaling pathway.
Mycoplasma testing: The cell line has been screened using the PCR-based VenorGeM Mycoplasma Detection kit (Sigma Aldrich) to confirm the absence of Mycoplasma species.
Host Species: mouse
Supplied as Each vial contains ~1.5 X 10^6 cells in 1 ml of 10% DMSO.
Background
The hedgehog pathway controls stem cell growth in embryonic and adult tissues and promotes tumor growth in a number of human cancers. The mammalian hedgehog proteins, Sonic Hedgehog (Shh), Indian Hedgehog (Ihh), and Desert Hedgehog (Dhh) activate hedgehog signaling by binding to their membrane receptor "Patched" (PTCH). This binding releases PTCH inhibition of Smoothened (Smo) and allows Smo to activate the Gli family of transcription factors, leading to transcription and expression of hedgehog signal target genes.
Application
Monitor Hedgehog signaling pathway activity. Screen for activators or inhibitors of the Hedgehog signaling pathway.
Biological Activity
This cell line is validated for its response to stimulation with murine Sonic Hedgehog and to treatment with inhibitors of the hedgehog signaling pathway.
Host Cell
NIH/3T3
Synonyms
Gli cell line, Hedgehog reporter
Shipping Temperature
-80°C (dry ice)
Note
License Disclosure: Purchase of this cell line grants you with a 10-year license to use this cell line in your immediate laboratory, for research use only. This license does not permit you to share, distribute, sell, sublicense, or otherwise make the cell line available for use to other laboratories, departments, research institutions, hospitals, universities, or biotech companies. The license does not permit use of this cell line in humans or for therapeutic or drug use. The license does not permit modification of the cell line in any way. Inappropriate use or distribution of this cell line will result in revocation of the license and result in an immediate cease of sales and distribution of Biohippo products to your laboratory. Biohippo does not warrant the suitability of the cell line for any particular use, and does not accept any liability in connection with the handling or use of the cell line. Modifications of this cell line, transfer to another facility, or commercial use of the cells may require a separate license and additional fees; contact [email protected] for details. Publications using this cell line should reference Biohippo Inc. Warning: Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Product Format
aqueous solution containing DMSO
Storage Stability
Store in liquid nitrogen immediately upon receipt.
Reference
1. Kinzler KW et al. (1990) Mol Cell Biol. 10(2):634-642. 2. Mullor JL et al. (2002) Trends Cell Biol. 12(12):562-569. 3. Peukert S et al. (2010) ChemMedChem. 5(4):500-512.