HT22
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HT22 Cells
Basic details about the HT-22 neuronal cell line
Description | The HT22 cell line, an immortalized subclone derived from HT4 cells of the mouse hippocampus, is pivotal in neuropharmacological research. Originating through the immortalization of mouse neuronal tissues with a temperature-sensitive SV40 T-antigen, HT22 cells offer a unique in vitro model to investigate the mechanisms underlying glutamate-induced cytotoxicity, which plays a significant role in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's diseases. HT22 cells exhibit a neuronal phenotype and are highly sensitive to glutamate, an essential excitatory neurotransmitter involved in critical brain functions like cognition, learning, and memory. However, excessive glutamate intake can lead to glutamate toxicity and overexcitation of nerve cells, causing cell damage or death through mechanisms that involve oxidative stress and apoptosis. HT22 mouse hippocampal cells are employed in neurotoxicity studies, such as those examining the effects of isoflurane exposure, for exploring the chromatin landscape and epigenetic signatures, and to examine the effects of serotonergic input on hippocampal neurogenesis. The latter includes the study of serotonin reuptake inhibitors and their role in antidepressant screening, as well as the impact of serotonin transporter (SERT) glycosylation on neuronal function. The HT22 cell line, with its well-characterized response to glutamate and its utility in studying the serotonergic system, continues to be a valuable tool in the advancement of neuropharmacology and the development of treatments for a range of neurological disorders. |
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Organism | Mouse |
Tissue | Brain, hippocampus |
Synonyms | HT-22 |
Aspects
Morphology | Epithelial |
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Growth properties | Adherent |
Documentation
Citation | HT22 (Cytion catalog number 305158) |
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Biosafety level | 1 |
Genetic profile
HT-22 cell culture practices
Culture Medium | DMEM, w: 4.5 g/L Glucose, w: 4 mM L-Glutamine, w: 1.5 g/L NaHCO3, w: 1.0 mM Sodium pyruvate (Cytion article number 820300a) |
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Medium supplements | Supplement the medium with 10% FBS |
Passaging solution | Accutase |
Subculturing | Remove the old medium from the adherent cells and wash them with PBS that lacks calcium and magnesium. For T25 flasks, use 3-5 ml of PBS, and for T75 flasks, use 5-10 ml. Then, cover the cells completely with Accutase, using 1-2 ml for T25 flasks and 2.5 ml for T75 flasks. Let the cells incubate at room temperature for 8-10 minutes to detach them. After incubation, gently mix the cells with 10 ml of medium to resuspend them, then centrifuge at 300xg for 3 minutes. Discard the supernatant, resuspend the cells in fresh medium, and transfer them into new flasks that already contain fresh medium. |
Split ratio | 1:3 to 1:6 |
Freeze medium | CM-1 (Cytion catalog number 800100) or CM-ACF (Cytion catalog number 806100) |
Handling of cryopreserved cultures |
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Quality verification on HT22 cells
Sterility | Mycoplasma contamination is excluded using both PCR-based assays and luminescence-based mycoplasma detection methods. To ensure there is no bacterial, fungal, or yeast contamination, cell cultures are subjected to daily visual inspections. |
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