This assay is to provide HepG2-based In Vitro Genome Sequencing Assay 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
HepG2
Target Cell Organism
Human
Target Cell Background
Hep G2 is an immortal cell line which was derived in 1975 from the liver tissue of a 15-year-old Caucasian male from Argentina with a well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma. These cells are epithelial in morphology, have a modal chromosome number of 55, and are not tumorigenic in nude mice.
Target Cell Alternative Name
Hep G2
Related Diseases
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Research Area
Oncology
Assay Name
In Vitro Genome Sequencing Assay
Short Description
HepG2-cell based In Vitro Genome Sequencing Assay
Assay Description
Genome sequencing is the most accurate and informative method used to identify gene mutations in basic biological and clinical research.
Assay Type
Genome Alteration Assays
Assay Type Details
Aberrant or somatic mutations are more commonly found in the DNA of cancer cells compared to normal cells. There is an equilibrium that exists between DNA damage and repair in normal cells. However, in cancer cells these events are disturbed, resulting in mutations and genomic instability. Genomic instability in cancer cells causes chromosomal aberrations, microsatellite instability, aneuploidy and uncontrolled gene amplifications and genetic instability in cancer cells are mainly due to point mutations or chromosomal aberrations such as insertions, deletions and translocation, resulting in mutated proteins.