BxPC3 In Vitro (3)H-thymidine Incorporation Assay (Cell Proliferation)
CAT#: ITS-1022-YF1062
Target Cell Organism: Human
Target Cell Alternative Name: BxPC-3
Target Cell Name: BxPC3
Assay Type: Cell Viability/Cytotoxicity and Antiproliferative Assays
Assay Overview
This assay is to provide BxPC3-based In Vitro (3)H-thymidine Incorporation Assay (Cell Proliferation) to accelerate our client's oncology projects. The assay will be customized according to the specific requirements. Please contact our scientists to discuss more details.
Target Cell Name
BxPC3
Target Cell Organism
Human
Target Cell Background
BxPC-3 is a cell line exhibiting epithelial morphology that was isolated from the pancreas tissue of a 61-year-old, female patient with adenocarcinoma. This cell line can be used in cancer research.
Target Cell Alternative Name
BxPC-3
Related Diseases
Pancreas Adenocarcinoma
Research Area
Oncology
Assay Name
In Vitro (3)H-thymidine Incorporation Assay (Cell Proliferation)
Short Description
BxPC3-cell based In Vitro (3)H-thymidine Incorporation Assay (Cell Proliferation)
Assay Description
The 3H-thymidine incorporation assay is one such assay that can detect newly synthesized DNA in cells. Cultured cells are mixed with 3H-thymidine (radioactive) and kept for a desired incubation period. Newly replicated DNA strands can incorporate 3H-thymidine during mitosis. A scintillation counter is necessary to detect the output. Direct measurement of proliferating cells is the main advantage of this assay. However, use of harmful radioactive substances and need of special equipment are considered as main disadvantages.
Assay Type
Cell Viability/Cytotoxicity and Antiproliferative Assays
Assay Type Details
Uncontrolled proliferation is one of the main features of cancer cells. Cell-based in vitro assays are employed to determine whether test molecules possess direct cytotoxic/antiproliferative effects in cancer cells.