SK-N-BE(2)Homo sapiens (Human)Cancer cell line

Also known as: SKNBE, SK-N-BE, SKNBE2, SKNBE-2, SKNBE(2), SK-N-BE-2, SK-N-BE2

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Quick Overview

Human neuroblastoma cell line with MYCN amplification and chromosomal abnormalities.

Detailed Summary

The SK-N-BE(2) cell line is a human neuroblastoma cell line derived from a neuroblastoma tumor. It is characterized by the presence of MYCN amplification, a common genetic alteration in neuroblastoma that is associated with aggressive disease and poor prognosis. The cell line also exhibits chromosomal abnormalities, including the presence of homogeneously staining regions (HSRs) and double minute chromosomes (DMs), which are indicative of genomic instability. These features make SK-N-BE(2) a valuable model for studying the molecular mechanisms underlying neuroblastoma progression and for developing targeted therapies. Research on this cell line has contributed to understanding the role of MYCN in tumor biology and the identification of potential therapeutic targets.

Research Applications

MYCN amplification studiesChromosomal abnormalities analysisGenomic instability researchTargeted therapy development

Key Characteristics

MYCN amplificationHomogeneously staining regions (HSRs)Double minute chromosomes (DMs)Genomic instability
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Basic Information

Database IDCVCL_0528
SpeciesHomo sapiens (Human)
Tissue SourceBone marrow[UBERON:UBERON_0002371]

Donor Information

Age2
Age CategoryPediatric
SexMale
Subtype FeaturesMYC_Amplified

Disease Information

DiseaseNeuroblastoma
LineagePeripheral Nervous System
SubtypeNeuroblastoma
OncoTree CodeNBL

DepMap Information

Source TypeATCC
Source IDACH-000312_source

Known Sequence Variations

TypeGene/ProteinDescriptionZygosityNoteSource
MutationSimpleTP53p.Cys135Phe (c.404G>T)Heterozygous-PubMed=22170099, PubMed=19147553, PubMed=16142320
Gene deletionTP53-Homozygous2 out of 3 copiesfrom parent cell line HL-60

Haplotype Information (STR Profile)

Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profile for cell line authentication.

Amelogenin
X
CSF1PO
10
D13S317
11
D16S539
9,11
D18S51
14
D19S433
12,13
D21S11
30,31,32.2
D2S1338
17,23
D3S1358
19
D5S818
12
D7S820
9,10
D8S1179
13,14
FGA
22,25
Penta D
13,14
Penta E
14,18
TH01
6
TPOX
8,11
vWA
18
Gene Expression Profile
Gene expression levels and statistical distribution
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Publications

Next-generation characterization of the Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia.

Sellers W.R.

Nature 569:503-508(2019).

An interactive resource to probe genetic diversity and estimated ancestry in cancer cell lines.

Dutil J., Chen Z.-H., Monteiro A.N.A., Teer J.K., Eschrich S.A.

Cancer Res. 79:1263-1273(2019).

Transcriptomic profiling of 39 commonly-used neuroblastoma cell lines.

Hart L.S., Dent M.H., Fortina P., Reynolds C.P., Maris J.M.

Sci. Data 4:170033-170033(2017).

Neuroblastoma tyrosine kinase signaling networks involve FYN and LYN in endosomes and lipid rafts.

George L., Comb M.J., Grimes M.L.

PLoS Comput. Biol. 11:e1004130.1-e1004130.33(2015).

A resource for cell line authentication, annotation and quality control.

Neve R.M.

Nature 520:307-311(2015).

Alternative lengthening of telomeres in neuroblastoma cell lines is associated with a lack of MYCN genomic amplification and with p53 pathway aberrations.

Lau L.M.S.

J. Neurooncol. 119:17-26(2014).

The Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia enables predictive modelling of anticancer drug sensitivity.

Morrissey M.P., Sellers W.R., Schlegel R., Garraway L.A.

Nature 483:603-607(2012).

PEA15 impairs cell migration and correlates with clinical features predicting good prognosis in neuroblastoma.

Opoku-Ansah J., Wada R.K., Bachmann A.S., Ramos J.W.

Int. J. Cancer 131:1556-1568(2012).

NF1 is a tumor suppressor in neuroblastoma that determines retinoic acid response and disease outcome.

Messiaen L.M., Versteeg R., Bernards R.

Cell 142:218-229(2010).

Gene amplification as double minutes or homogeneously staining regions in solid tumors: origin and structure.

Rocchi M.

Genome Res. 20:1198-1206(2010).

A genome-wide screen for microdeletions reveals disruption of polarity complex genes in diverse human cancers.

Haber D.A.

Cancer Res. 70:2158-2164(2010).

Mutations in PIK3CA are infrequent in neuroblastoma.";

Dam V., Morgan B.T., Mazanek P., Hogarty M.D.

BMC Cancer 6:177.1-177.10(2006).

High-resolution detection and mapping of genomic DNA alterations in neuroblastoma.

Maris J.M.

Genes Chromosomes Cancer 43:390-403(2005).

Characteristics of stem cells from human neuroblastoma cell lines and in tumors.

Biedler J.L., Cheung N.-K.V., Ross R.A.

Neoplasia 6:838-845(2004).

Combined M-FISH and CGH analysis allows comprehensive description of genetic alterations in neuroblastoma cell lines.

Salwen H.R., Laureys G., Manoel N., De Paepe A., Speleman F.

Genes Chromosomes Cancer 32:126-135(2001).

Loss of p53 function confers high-level multidrug resistance in neuroblastoma cell lines.

Gomer C.J., Triche T.J., Reynolds C.P.

Cancer Res. 61:6185-6193(2001).

Deletion mapping in neuroblastoma cell lines suggests two distinct tumor suppressor genes in the 1p35-36 region, only one of which is associated with N-myc amplification.

Speleman F., Versteeg R.

Oncogene 10:291-297(1995).

Cell surface antigens of human ovarian and endometrial carcinoma defined by mouse monoclonal antibodies.

Mattes M.J., Cordon-Cardo C., Lewis J.L. Jr., Old L.J., Lloyd K.O.

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 81:568-572(1984).

Phenotypic diversification in human neuroblastoma cells: expression of distinct neural crest lineages.

Ciccarone V.C., Spengler B.A., Meyers M.B., Biedler J.L., Ross R.A.

Cancer Res. 49:219-225(1989).

A novel chromosome abnormality in human neuroblastoma and antifolate-resistant Chinese hamster cell lives in culture.

Biedler J.L., Spengler B.A.

J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 57:683-695(1976).

Multiple neurotransmitter synthesis by human neuroblastoma cell lines and clones.

Biedler J.L., Roffler-Tarlov S., Schachner M., Freedman L.S.

Cancer Res. 38:3751-3757(1978).

Tumor cell lines of the peripheral nervous system.";

Israel M.A., Thiele C.J.

(In book chapter) Atlas of human tumor cell lines; Hay R.J., Park J.-G., Gazdar A.F. (eds.); pp.43-78; Academic Press; New York; USA (1994).

Homogeneously staining regions and double minute chromosomes, prevalent cytogenetic abnormalities of human neuroblastoma cells.

Biedler J.L., Meyers M.B., Spengler B.A.

(In book chapter) Advances in cellular neurobiology, Vol. 4; Fedoroff S., Hertz L. (eds.); pp.267-307; Academic Press; New York; USA (1983).

Chromosome abnormalities in human tumor cells in culture.";

Biedler J.L.

(In book chapter) Human tumor cells in vitro; Fogh J. (eds.); pp.359-394; Springer; New York; USA (1975).

Neuroblastoma.";

Thiele C.J.

(In book chapter) Human cell culture. Vol. 1. Cancer cell lines part 1; Masters J.R.W., Palsson B.O. (eds.); pp.21-53; Kluwer Academic Publishers; New York; USA (1999).