Fish Tumor Cells
Fish tumour cells are valuable and unique models for comparative oncology, environmental toxicology and aquatic pathology. These piscine cell lines represent a valuable tool for the study of spontaneous and chemically-induced neoplasms of aquatic species, sharing similarities with vertebrate carcinogenesis, and overcoming specific challenges in aquaculture health and environmental monitoring.
Our specialized collection encompasses fish tumour cell lines obtained from species such as medaka, goldfish, trout, and salmon. These models are useful for studies of viral oncogenesis, chemical carcinogenesis and species-specific tumour biology and have applications ranging from basic mechanisms of cancer to applied disease management in aquaculture.
Aquatic Models Comparative Oncology Environmental Toxicology Species Diversity
Key Features & Expertise
Specialized fish tumor models for aquatic research
Diverse Aquatic Species Representation
- Cell lines from multiple fish species including medaka, goldfish, trout, and salmon
- Models for both tumorigenic and non-tumorigenic fish cell research
- Supports comparative studies across different aquatic organisms
Environmental Carcinogenesis Research
- Ideal models for studying chemical and pollutant-induced tumorigenesis
- Tools for environmental toxicology and water quality monitoring
- Supports aquaculture health and food safety research
Comparative Cancer Biology Platforms
- Models for studying conserved and divergent cancer pathways in vertebrates
- Supports basic research on tumor initiation and progression mechanisms
- Bridges aquatic and mammalian oncology research
FAQ
What makes fish tumor cells valuable for cancer research?
Fish tumour cells have many unique advantages: 1) They are used as biological indicators for environmental carcinogens and as indicators of ecosystem health. 2) They are models for the study of spontaneous tumours in polkilothermic vertebrates. 3) Multigenerational studies are easy in many fish species since they have short generation times. 4) They provide inexpensive models for high-throughput screening of carcinogens or chemopreventive agents.
What kinds of fish do you have in your tumour cell collection?
Our collection includes cell lines from several economically important fish species: 1) Medaka (Japanese rice fish) – Established models for cancer research. 2) Goldfish – models of pigment cell tumours and other neoplasms. 3) Salmonids (trout, salmon) - important for aquaculture health, environmental toxicology. 4) Other tumour model characterised in another teleost species.
How are fish tumor cells used in environmental monitoring?
Fish tumour cells as bioindicators of the health of aquatic ecosystems: 1) They can be used to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of water pollutants and industrial effluents. 2) They are used as in vitro models for investigation of mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis. 3) They provide insight into environmental factors contributing to wild fish tumour epizootics. 4) They aid regulatory toxicology and risk assessment of aquatic toxicants.
Can fish tumor cell lines be used for aquaculture disease research?
Yes, these cell lines have direct applications in aquaculture: 1) They provide a tool to investigate viral and bacterial pathogens that may cause or co-exist with tumours in farmed fish. 2) They are supporting the development of diagnostics for neoplastic diseases in aquaculture species. 3) They provide for research on nutritional and environmental factors affecting tumour incidence in captive fish populations. 4) They contribute to the development of health management strategies for aquaculture operations.
How do culture conditions for fish tumor cells differ from mammalian cells?
Fish tumor cells typically require: 1) Lower incubation temperatures (often 20-28°C depending on species). 2) Media formulations optimized for polkilothermic cells. 3) Sometimes specialized supplements reflecting aquatic physiology. 4) Potentially different gas exchange requirements. However, many established fish cell lines adapt well to standard laboratory conditions with appropriate temperature optimization. Detailed protocols are provided for each cell line.
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Description: The ABSa15 cell line is derived from the calcified branchial arches of a gilthead seabream and is ...
Description: Derived from the trunk tissue (excluding fins) of a 2 year old Brown Bullhead fish. These cells ...
Description: Derived from a trypsinised suspension of pooled caudal portions of the trunk of one year old ...
Description: The cells support the growth of grunt fin agent with CPE at 20°C and 25°C. Also susceptible to ...
Description: The CCB cell line was developed from Common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio) brain.
Description: CCO was established from the ovaries of a healthy, juvenile channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus. ...
Description: Established from normal heart tissue from a juvenile Onchorhynchus tshawytscha (Chinook salmon). ...
Description: The fish line CHSE/F was derived from Common bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) embryo. It is ...
Description: The cell line CLC (Carp Leukocyte Culture) was established from peripheral blood mononuclear cells ...
Description: The fish cell line CSE-119 was initiated in 1963 from pooled embryos of Coho salmon (Oncorynchus ...
Description: E11 is a clone of the cell line SSN-1 and is persistantly infected with a C-type retrovirus (SnRV). ...
Description: This cell line known as Epithelioma papulosum cyprini (EPC) was originally reported to be from Carp ...
Description: Derived from tissue posterior to the anus of normal adult minnows. Reported to be capable of growth ...
Description: Derived from fin tissue of the adult salt water blue striped Grunt. Does not support the ...
Description: The hepatocyte cell line Hepa-E1 was derived from water eel. The cells show no contact inhibition ...
Description: The KF1 cell line was developed from Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio koi) fin.
Description: The fish cell line PG has been initiated 1976 from ovarian tissue of 5 juvenile pike (Esox lucius). ...
Description: From pooled male/female gonad tissue of yearling rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). First cell ...